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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Bilateral Sound Processor Systems and Methods

Номер: US20120029595A1
Автор: Guillermo A. Calle, Tracey Kruger
Принадлежит: ADVANCED BIONICS AG

An exemplary sound processor includes a storage facility configured to maintain data representative of a first program set associated with a first cochlear implant and data representative of a second program set associated with a second cochlear implant, a detection facility configured to detect when the sound processor is communicatively coupled to the first cochlear implant and to detect when the sound processor is communicatively coupled to the second cochlear implant, and an operation facility configured to operate in accordance with the first program set in response to a detection that the sound processor is communicatively coupled to the first cochlear implant and to operate in accordance with the second program set in response to a detection that the sound processor is communicatively coupled to the second cochlear implant. Corresponding methods and systems are also described.

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Номер записи: 1
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Speech sound intelligibility assessment system, and method and program therefor

Номер: US20120072213A1
Автор: Koji Morikawa, Shinobu Adachi
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

The speech sound intelligibility assessment system includes: an output section for presenting a speech sound to a user; a biological signal measurement section for measuring an electroencephalogram signal of the user; a positive component determination section for determining presence/absence of a positive component of an event-related potential in the electroencephalogram signal in a zone from 600 ms to 800 ms from a starting point, which is a point in time at which the output section presents a speech sound; a negative component determination section for determining presence/absence of a negative component of an event-related potential in the electroencephalogram signal in a zone from 100 ms to 300 ms from the same starting point; and an assessment section for evaluating whether the user has clearly aurally comprehended the presented speech sound or not based on the results of determination of presence/absence of the positive and negative components, respectively.

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Номер записи: 2
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for fitting hearing devices

Номер: US20120183166A1
Автор: Philipp Schneider, Robert Baur
Принадлежит: PHONAK AG

A method for adjusting a second hearing device in dependence of a first hearing device is proposed. Therein, the first hearing device has been, by means of a first fitting system, individually adjusted to needs and preferences of a specific hearing device user. The method comprises the steps of a1) providing data ( 165 ) related to the first hearing device; a2) providing data ( 155 ) related to the first fitting system; d1′) adjusting the second hearing device in dependence of the data ( 165 ) related to said first hearing device and of the data ( 155 ) related to said first fitting system. The corresponding apparatus is disclosed, too. A fitting can be transferred from the first hearing device to the second hearing device.

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Номер записи: 3
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Hearing system with analogue control element

Номер: US20120201407A1
Автор: Andi Vonlanthen, Ivo Spieler, Lukas Erni
Принадлежит: PHONAK AG

A hearing system is described comprising a hearing device with a signal processing unit and at least one analogue control element ( 5 ) with a selector ( 6 ) with a delimited selecting range for selecting at least one particular setting of the hearing system. Each setting controls one or multiple parameters of the hearing device ( 1 ), and the analogue control element ( 5 ) is operatively connected to the signal processing unit. Furthermore, the selecting range of the analogue control element ( 5 ) is partitioned into discrete segments, each identified by a distinctive identification digit, and at least two successive segments define a section (Pos 1, . . . , Pos 4 ), each section is identified by a distinctive section digit; wherein each section (Pos 1, . . . , Pos 4 ) represents a particular setting of the hearing system. Furthermore a non volatile memory (NVM) unit section is provided storing the identification digit and the respective section digit according to the position of the selector ( 6 ), said storing being controlled by the signal processing unit and the signal processing unit is only modifying the stored identification digit and the section digit in the non volatile memory (NVM) unit section when the position of the selector ( 6 ) is moved over at least two successive segments of the selecting range.

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Номер записи: 4
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Rapid screening, threshold, and diagnostic tests for evaluation of hearing.

Номер: US20120209139A1
Автор: Michael Sasha John
Принадлежит: Individual

A rapid screening, threshold, and diagnostic tests for evaluation of hearing includes techniques that are particularly suited for rapid objective hearing screening and evaluation of newborns or other patients who are unable or unwilling to provide reliable subjective responses. The hearing tests may be frequency specific or may evaluate overall hearing ability without special focus on frequency-specific loss. The tests involve the use of novel stimuli, signal processing, signal analysis, and statistical techniques, including the use of ramped stimuli and evaluating the changes that these stimuli evoke in the individual's brain activity at different moments in time.

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Номер записи: 5
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Audio Device, System and Method

Номер: US20120217087A1
Автор: Samuel P. Gido, Stephen D. Ambrose
Принадлежит: Asius Tech LLC

An ear device, system and method which through use of at least one vented opening, helps protect against the potentially damaging condition of temporary and even permanent hearing loss as a result of oscillating static pressure in a sealed ear canal. Embodiments include venting for earbuds, headphones, hearing aids, balanced armature transducers and the like.

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Номер записи: 6
18-10-2012 дата публикации

System and Method for Calibrating and Determining Hearing Status

Номер: US20120265093A1
Автор: Jont B. Allen, Patricia S. Jeng
Принадлежит: Mimosa Acoustics Inc

Method and System for characterizing an incident pressure wave in a hearing test. The method includes introducing a sound signal of a predetermined frequency and amplitude into an ear canal, measuring at least a sound pressure level (P m ) in the ear canal, processing information associated with the sound pressure level, obtaining at least an acoustic reflectance (R) based on information associated with the sound pressure level, and determining an incident wave pressure parameter (P + ) in the car canal according to the following formula: P + = P m 1 + R .

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Номер записи: 7
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Systems and methods for detecting and using an electrical cochlear response ("ecr") in analyzing operation of a cochlear stimulation system

Номер: US20120265270A1
Автор: Juan Manuel Cornejo Cruz, Maria Del Pilar Granados Trejo
Принадлежит: Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana (UAM)

Methods and systems for analyzing operation of a cochlear stimulation system. A sound stimulus signal is generated to excite the cochlear stimulation system to operate. During operation, the intracochlear electrodes generate signals into the auditory nerve system. The patient's nervous system's response may be measured as the Electrical Cochlear Response (“ECR”). The ECR can be detected and analyzed for fitting, calibration, performance evaluation and failure detection of the cochlear implant of the patient. Also example methods may be used to estimate the audiometric thresholds of the cochlear implant without the implanted patient's knowledge.

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Номер записи: 8
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Hearing determination system, and method and program for the same

Номер: US20120294451A1
Автор: Kazuki Kozuka, Koji Morikawa, Shinobu Adachi
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

The determination system includes a presented-speech sound control section for determining a speech sound to be presented to a user; auditory/visual stimulation presentation sections for presenting the determined speech sound as an audio/a character; a group-wise summation section for taking a summation of an event-related potential of an electroencephalogram signal of the user for each group of speech sounds; a first determination section for, from the event-related potential having been subjected to summation for each group, making a group-by-group determination of comfortableness as to whether the user is comfortably hearing to the speech sound, to at least determine whether the user is listening to the speech sound with strife, or to determine whether the user is annoyed by the speech sound; and a second determination section for, from the event-related potential, making a speech sound-by-speech sound determination of intelligibility as to whether the user is clearly hearing the speech sound.

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Номер записи: 9
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Method and System for Configuration of a Medical Device that Stimulates a Human Physiological System

Номер: US20130006042A1
Автор: André Sadeghi, Mark Flynn, Martin Hillbratt
Принадлежит: Cochlear Ltd

A method and system for automatically configuring a medical device that is at least partially implanted in a human recipient and that includes a transducer arranged to stimulate a physiological system of the recipient, such as a middle-ear implant for instance. The energy level of a signal provided to drive the transducer is progressively increased until there is a threshold electrical change indicative of a threshold change in impedance of the transducer. In the context of a middle-ear implant, for instance, the threshold electrical change indicative of the threshold change in impedance of the transducer may be indicative of the acoustic reflex. The energy level of the signal at that point is then used as a basis to set an operational parameter of the medical device, such as a comfort-level of the middle-ear implant for instance.

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Номер записи: 10
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Hearing assistance apparatus having single multipurpose control device and method of operation

Номер: US20130058512A1
Автор: Daniel R. Schumaier
Принадлежит: Individual

A hearing assistance device has one multipurpose control device that operates in a algorithm selection mode and a daily use mode. In the algorithm selection mode, the multipurpose control device is used to switch between amplification algorithms and select one of the algorithms to be implemented in an audio processing program. In the daily use mode, the multipurpose control device is used to adjust the volume of sound generated by an audio output section. A battery compartment door of the device has an open position in which the device is powered off, and a closed position in which the device is powered on. The multipurpose control device and the battery compartment door are the only user-operable controls on the hearing assistance device for controlling the device and powering the device on or off. No other controls are needed for adjusting volume, selecting algorithms, and switching between and selecting programs.

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Номер записи: 11
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for examining inner ear

Номер: US20130060131A1
Автор: Brian Edward APPLEGATE, John S. Oghalai, Patrick David Raphael, Simon Shang Gao
Принадлежит: Leland Stanford Junior University, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

An apparatus, for examining an inner ear is provided. An endoscope is provided, comprising a wave guide and an end piece comprising an end window to be placed a first distance from an inner ear, wherein the waveguide focuses light to create a focal plane the first distance from the end window. An optical coherence tomography (OCT) system is connected to a second end of the wave guide and comprises an imaging system connected to the OCT system for generating an image of the inner ear.

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Номер записи: 12
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for detecting one or more central auditory potentials

Номер: US20130110199A1
Автор: Leonid M. Litvak
Принадлежит: ADVANCED BIONICS AG

An exemplary signal processing unit includes 1) a microphone configured to detect one or more acoustic signals, 2) processing circuitry configured to process the one or more acoustic signals, and 3) a port configured to receive one or more electrodes that are configured to be placed on an outer surface of the head of a patient and to detect one or more central auditory potentials. The processing circuitry may be further configured to process the detected central auditory potentials.

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Номер записи: 13
16-05-2013 дата публикации

VISUALLY-BASED FITTING OF HEARING DEVICES

Номер: US20130121496A1
Автор: Boretzki Michael
Принадлежит: PHONAK AG

A method for adapting a hearing device () to the hearing needs and preferences of an individual (U) is presented, wherein sound processing in said hearing device () is programmable by means of adjustable parameters. The method comprises the steps of 167. Method for adapting a hearing device ( , ) to the hearing needs and preferences of an individual (U) , wherein sound processing in said hearing device (U) is programmable by means of adjustable parameters , said method comprising the steps of{'b': '1', 'i': 'a', 'a) presenting at least one auditory test signal () to said individual (U);'}{'b': '2', 'i': 'a', "b) capturing at least one image () of at least a portion of said individual's body;"}c) analyzing said at least one image;{'b': '1', 'i': 'a', 'd) deducing from a result of said image analysis whether or not said individual (U) has shown a reaction upon said presenting said at least one auditory test signal () and, if yes, which reaction said individual (U) has shown;'}{'b': '1', 'i': 'a', 'e) determining, in dependence of said at least one auditory test signal () and of said reaction or lack of reaction, a setting for at least one of said adjustable parameters.'}21a. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said auditory test signal () is an acoustic test sound signal.3. The method according to or claim 1 , wherein said at least one image is or comprises a video recording.4. The method according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein said portion of said individual's body is said individual's face or a portion thereof.5. The method according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein said reaction is an unintentional reaction.6. The method according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein said reaction is or comprises a change in diameter of at least one of said individual's pupils.7. The method according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein said reaction is or comprises a movement of at least one of said individual's ...

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Номер записи: 14
04-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR IMPROVING IMAGING RESOLUTION OF ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE TOMOGRAPHY

Номер: US20130172718A1
Автор: Choi Charles Tak Ming, Sun Shu-Hai
Принадлежит: NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITY

The present disclosure provides a method for improving imaging resolution of electrical impedance tomography (EIT). More specifically, the present disclosure forms virtual electrode(s) using an electric current steering technique, which is used to improve imaging resolution of an EIT system without physically increasing a number of conducting electrodes. The EIT system of the present disclosure may includes a plurality of conducting electrodes, at least one signal generator, at least one signal receiver and at least one electric current steering device. In other words, the present disclosure applies both the electric current steering technique and the virtual electrode technique to EIT. Consequently, imaging resolution of EIT can be improved without physically increasing the number of conducting electrodes. 1. A method for improving imaging resolution of electrical impedance tomography (EIT) using a plurality of conducting electrodes on the surrounding of or inside a tissue structure , comprising the steps of:(1) inputting an electric current into the tissue structure through at least two of the plurality of conducting electrodes, and outputting the electric current from at least other one of the plurality of conducting electrodes;(2) forming a virtual electrode between the at least two of the plurality of conducting electrodes by inputting an electric current ratio to control the electric current via an electric current steering device;(3) measuring an electric potential using the at least two of the plurality of conducting electrodes, except these conducting electrodes for inputting and outputting the electric current, to obtain electric current and electric potential distributions corresponding to the plurality of conducting electrodes and the virtual electrode in the tissue structure; and(4) performing an image conversion processing according to the electric current and electric potential distributions to profile an image for a specific region in the tissue ...

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Номер записи: 15
25-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF IMPROVING A LONG TERM FEEDBACK PATH ESTIMATE IN A LISTENING DEVICE

Номер: US20130188796A1
Автор: KRISTENSEN Michael Smed, PEDERSEN Michael Syskind
Принадлежит: OTICON A/S

A method provides a long term feedback path estimate of a listening device. The method comprises a) providing an estimate of the current feedback path; b) providing a number of detectors of parameters or properties of the acoustic environment of the listening device and/or of a signal of the listening device, each detector providing one or more detector signals; c) providing a criterion for deciding whether an estimate of the current feedback path is reliable based on said detector signals; d) storing said estimate of the current feedback path, if said criterion IS fulfilled and neglecting said estimate of the current feedback path, if said criterion is NOT fulfilled; e) providing a long term estimate of the feedback path based on said stored estimate(s) of the current feedback path. 2. A method according to comprising comparing the long term feedback path or IGmax estimate with the reliable current feedback path or IGmax estimate claim 1 , and providing a measure for their difference claim 1 , the feedback or IGmax difference measure.3. A method according to wherein said criterion for deciding whether an estimate of the current feedback path or IGmax is reliable is defined by a quality parameter.4. A method according to wherein said criterion comprises a sub-criterion for each of said detectors.5. A method according to wherein said estimate of the current feedback path or IGmax is only stored if said criterion for deciding whether an estimate of the current feedback path is reliable is fulfilled for a predetermined time ΔT claim 1 , wherein said predetermined time ΔTis in the range from 0 s to 10 s.6. A method according to wherein values of reliable current feedback path or IGmax estimates that are used in the long term estimate of the feedback path or IGmax are controlled by the feedback or IGmax difference measure claim 2 , respectively.7. A method according to wherein threshold values IGmax claim 1 ,TH(f) of IGmax(f) are defined claim 1 , the threshold values ...

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Номер записи: 16
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Hearing testing probe with integrated temperature and humidity sensors and active temperature control

Номер: US20130195299A1
Автор: Andrew Dale, Jerrold S. Zdenek, Steve Iseberg, Steve Viranyi
Принадлежит: Etymotic Research Inc

Certain embodiments provide a hearing testing system. The hearing testing system includes a transducer and an environmental sensor coupled with an acoustic channel. The environmental sensor is configured to measure environmental conditions of the acoustic channel. The hearing testing system includes a processor. The processor is configured to receive the environmental conditions from the environmental sensor. The processor is configured to apply, based on the measure environmental conditions, correction data to a transducer response to generate a corrected transducer response. In certain embodiments, the processor is configured to control a heating element based on a measured temperature to maintain a pre-defined temperature, or range of temperatures, at a testing probe.

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Номер записи: 17
08-08-2013 дата публикации

HEARING AID ADJUSTMENT DEVICE, HEARING AID ADJUSTMENT METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR HEARING AID ADJUSTMENT

Номер: US20130202123A1
Автор: KONDO HIROSHI, NISHIZAKI Makoto
Принадлежит:

A hearing aid adjustment device () has a comparator () and a setting section (). The comparator () compares a user evaluation given by a user (T) of a hearing aid () in response to sound obtained by hearing aid processing based on fitting theories and hearing level data for the user (T), with a reference evaluation that has been acquired ahead of time and corresponds to each of customers (A to C) and is given by the customers (A to C) in response to sound obtained by hearing aid processing based on fitting theories and hearing level data for the customers (A to C). The setting section () sets the value of a user parameter designating hearing aid processing to be given to a user (T), to a value that is the same as the value of a reference parameter that has been acquired ahead of time and that designates hearing aid processing suited to a customer (A) who gave a reference evaluation similar to the user evaluation, out of the customers (A to C). 1. A hearing aid adjustment device , comprising:a comparator configured to compare a first evaluation given by a hearing aid user in response to sound obtained by hearing aid processing based on a specific method and the hearing level data for the user, and a second evaluation acquired ahead of time and corresponding to each of a plurality of reference users, and given by the reference users in response to sound obtained by hearing aid processing based on the specific method and the hearing level data for the reference users; anda setting section configured to set the value of a first parameter designating hearing aid processing to be given to the user, to a value that is the same as the value of a second parameter that is acquired ahead of time and designates hearing aid processing suited to those reference users who gave a second evaluation that matched or was similar to the first evaluation, out of the plurality of reference users.2. The hearing aid adjustment device according to claim 1 ,wherein the specific method is a ...

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Номер записи: 18
08-08-2013 дата публикации

HEARING AID, HEARING AID FITTING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, SERVER DEVICE, AND COMPUTER DEVICE

Номер: US20130202138A1
Автор: NISHIZAKI Makoto, NOGUCHI Eiji, TAKAGI Yoshiaki
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A hearing aid fitting management system comprises a fitting device, a server, and a client device that are connectable to each other in a network. The server stores hearing ability data received from the client device as a hearing ability certificate, produces a prescription number corresponding to the hearing ability certificate, and sends the prescription number to the client device. The fitting device sends the server the prescription number that has been inputted. The server sends the fitting device the hearing ability certificate corresponding to the prescription number received from the fitting device. The fitting device sends the hearing ability certificate to a hearing aid, and limits the settings in the fitting of the hearing aid to within the range of the hearing ability data. 1. A hearing aid fitting management system , comprising:a first client device that makes settings in fitting of a hearing aid;a server device connectable to the first client device so as to be capable of sending and receiving data to and from the first client device; anda second client device connectable to the server device so as to be capable of sending and receiving data to and from the server device,wherein the second client device sends the server device hearing ability data about a user of the hearing aid,the server device stores the hearing ability data received from the second client device as a hearing ability certificate, produces prescription number data corresponding to the hearing ability certificate, and sends the prescription number data to the second client device,the first client device sends the server device the prescription number data that has been inputted,the server device sends the first client device the hearing ability data corresponding to the prescription number data received from the first client device,the first client device sends the hearing ability data to the hearing aid, andthe first client device limits the settings in fitting of the hearing aid to ...

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Номер записи: 19
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Hearing aid system and method of fitting a hearing aid system

Номер: US20130208930A1
Автор: Jakob Nielsen, Lene Haudrum, Lene Vibeke Rønkjær SEIDEN, Maja Bulow
Принадлежит: Widex AS

A hearing aid system ( 100 ) comprises a hearing aid ( 102 ) and an external device ( 101 ). The hearing aid ( 102 ) has link means for providing a wireless link with the external device ( 101 ), memory means for storing a hearing aid variable and signal processing means for initiating the logging in response to a trigger signal received from the external device ( 101 ) The external device ( 102 ) has link means ( 107 ) for providing the wireless link with the hearing aid ( 102 ), an input transducer ( 103 ) for providing an electrical audio signal, memory means ( 105 ) for storing a sample of the electrical audio signal, user input means ( 106 ) and signal processing means ( 104 ) configured for initiating the recording of the electrical audio signal sample and for initiating the transmission of the trigger signal to the hearing aid ( 102 ) in response to an activation of the user input means ( 106 ). The invention further provides a method of fitting a hearing aid system ( 100 ).

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Номер записи: 20
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Method for Matching a Hearing Apparatus By Percentile Analysis and Matching Apparatus

Номер: US20130208934A1
Автор: Josef Chalupper
Принадлежит: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte Ltd

High-quality adjustment of a hearing apparatus, and in particular of a hearing aid, is accelerated. In the adjusting method, a percentile analysis is carried out in order to obtain at least one frequency response of the hearing apparatus. Any discrepancy between the frequency response and an intended gain characteristic is determined. The setting of the hearing apparatus is then changed, such that the discrepancy is reduced. In order to check the effect of the setting change, a current frequency response after variation of the setting is determined by providing a constant noise signal or a single sinusoidal sweep at the input of the hearing apparatus and level measurement at the output. This frequency response measurement can be carried out as a second step considerably more quickly than the very precise percentile analysis at the start of the process.

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Номер записи: 21
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Hearing Aid Insertion, Positioning and Removal Apparatus and System

Номер: US20130223666A1
Автор: Danny Shen, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus for insertion, positioning and removal of an in-ear-canal hearing aid, comprising a resilient handle, an elongated support member configured to fit into an ear canal, the support member having a first end that is configured to engage the handle and a second end that includes hearing aid engagement means configured to removably engage an in-ear-canal hearing aid, and an ear canal ingression stop that is configured to limit travel of the support member and, thereby, the in-ear-canal hearing aid when engaged thereto in the ear canal.

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Номер записи: 22
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Method of adjusting a hearing apparatus with the aid of the sensory memory

Номер: US20130230182A1
Автор: Maja Serman, Ronny Hannemann
Принадлежит: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte Ltd

Individual adjustment of a hearing apparatus, and in particular a hearing aid, is improved by testing the auditory sensory memory of a user of the hearing apparatus. At least one test result is obtained and the hearing apparatus is adjusted in dependence on the at least one test result. The test person must detect, perceive and be able to reproduce changes in a signal.

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Номер записи: 23
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Method for Fitting a Hearing Aid Device With Active Occlusion Control to a User

Номер: US20130243209A1
Автор: Alfred Stirnemann, Stefan Launer, Thomas Zurbruegg
Принадлежит: PHONAK AG

Methods and apparatus for fitting a hearing aid device ( 3 ) that includes a part which is arranged in the ear canal ( 2 ) of a user ( 31 ).

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Номер записи: 24
26-09-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A HEARING APPARATUS VIA A FORMAL LANGUAGE

Номер: US20130251179A1
Автор: ASCHOFF STEFAN, STOCKSMEIER THORSTEN
Принадлежит: SIEMENS MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS PTE. LTD.

A method adjusts a hearing apparatus and thus provides a simplified hearing aid. In the method, a model is created which describes individual hardware components of the hearing apparatus. In addition a formal language is created on the basis of the model. The formal language is used to develop a program. The program is translated into machine executable code. The code is then transferred to the hearing apparatus, the execution of which causes the hearing apparatus to be adjusted automatically in accordance with the program. As an alternative to the transfer to the hearing system, the code is executed by a hearing aid adjustment program and a target parameter set for the hearing apparatus which the adjustment program then transfers into the hearing apparatus is thus calculated. 1. A method for adjusting a hearing apparatus , which comprises the steps of:creating a formal model describing individual parameters of hardware components of the hearing apparatus;creating a formal language on a basis of the formal model;creating a program with an aid of the formal language; transferring the machine executable code to the hearing apparatus, an execution of the machine executable code causing the hearing apparatus to be adjusted automatically in accordance with the program; or', 'executing the machine executable code by a hearing aid adjustment program, an execution of the machine executable code resulting in a parameter set being transferred by the hearing aid adjustment program into the hearing aid., 'translating the program into machine executable code and performing one of2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of translating the program into the machine executable code is carried out in two successive steps of:creating an automatic translation mechanism for translating programs written in the formal language into the machine executable code; andactivating the automatic translation mechanism for at least one of the programs on single or multiple occasions.3. ...

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Номер записи: 25
10-10-2013 дата публикации

UNCOMFORTABLENESS THRESHOLD VALUE ESTIMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD, AND A PROGRAM THEREOF; HEARING AID ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM; AND UNCOMFORTABLENESS THRESHOLD VALUE PROCESSING CIRCUIT

Номер: US20130266163A1
Автор: ADACHI Shinobu, KATO Yumiko, MORIKAWA Koji, OZAWA Jun
Принадлежит:

An exemplary UCL estimation system including: an output section configured to present to a user a first sound, and a second sound after lapse of a first predetermined time from a point of presenting the first sound, the first sound having a sound pressure within a predetermined sound pressure range, and the second sound having a same sound pressure as that of the first sound; a measurement section configured to measure an electroencephalogram signal of the user; an extraction section configured to extract, from an electroencephalogram signal measured within a second predetermined time from a point of presenting the second sound, a characteristic amount of an event-related potential of the signal; and an estimation section configured to estimate, by referring to a predetermined relationship between characteristic amount values of event-related potential and uncomfortableness threshold values, an uncomfortableness threshold value corresponding to the extracted characteristic amount of the potential. 1. An uncomfortableness threshold value estimation system comprising:an output section configured to present to a user a first sound, and to present to the user a second sound after lapse of a first predetermined time from a point of presenting the first sound, the first sound having a sound pressure within a predetermined sound pressure range, and the second sound having a same sound pressure as that of the first sound;a biological signal measurement section configured to measure an electroencephalogram signal of the user;an extraction section configured to extract, from an electroencephalogram signal which is measured within a second predetermined time from a point of presenting the second sound, a characteristic amount of an event-related potential of the electroencephalogram signal; andan estimation section configured to estimate, by referring to a predetermined relationship between characteristic amount values of event-related potential and uncomfortableness threshold ...

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Номер записи: 26
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Artifact Cancellation In Hybrid Audio Prostheses

Номер: US20130267767A1
Автор: Polak Marek
Принадлежит:

A system and method are described for determining an estimated neural response in a hybrid electric acoustic audio prosthesis. Target nerve tissue such as remaining hair cells and cochlear nerve tissue receive synchronized electric and acoustic stimulation signals which are recorded and processed to determine an artifact canceled estimated neural response. 1. A method of determining an estimated neural response in a hybrid electric acoustic audio prosthesis comprising: [{'b': '1', 'i. delivering to the target nerve tissue a first electric stimulus pulse P to elicit a corresponding action potential followed by a relative refractory period, and'}, {'b': '2', 'ii. within the relative refractory period, delivering to the target nerve tissue a second electric stimulus pulse P;'}], 'recording a B response by target nerve tissue to an electric stimulus sequence which includes [{'b': 7', '2, 'i. delivering to the target nerve tissue a first reference electric stimulus pulse P corresponding to the first electric stimulus pulse P, and'}, 'ii. delivering to the target nerve tissue an associated acoustic stimulation signal;, 'recording an A response by the target nerve tissue to a hybrid electric acoustic stimulus sequence which includes{'b': 5', '1, 'recording a C response by the target nerve tissue to delivery of a second reference electric stimulus pulse P corresponding to the first electric stimulus pulse P;'}processing the recorded responses to determine an artifact canceled estimated neural response Y following the relation Y=A−(B−C).22. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the acoustic stimulation signal is triggered by the second electric stimulus pulse P.327. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the acoustic stimulation signal precedes the second electric stimulus pulse P or the first reference electric stimulus pulse P.427. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the acoustic stimulation signal follows the second electric stimulus pulse P or the first reference ...

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Номер записи: 27
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for the screening and monitoring of inner ear function

Номер: US20130274628A1
Автор: Dawn Martin, Debra Wilmington, Garnett McMillan, Grayson Silaski, Kelly Reavis, Marilyn Dille, Peter Jacobs, Roger Ellingson, Samuel Gordon, Stephen Fausti, Wendy Helt
Принадлежит: US Department of Veterans Affairs VA

Methods and systems for monitoring or testing the hearing of a user using a portable unit include presenting a plurality of test frequencies for selection by a user and storing data about those frequencies, and the user's response to stimuli presented at those frequencies, and comparing the stored data to previously acquired hearing data. Using mathematical prediction algorithms, changes in baseline hearing values can be used to identify potential hearing issues, especially hearing issues associated with ototoxicity.

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Номер записи: 28
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Method of fitting a hearing device

Номер: US20130294610A1
Автор: Steen Michael Munk
Принадлежит: Oticon AS

The invention relates to a method for determining an estimated transfer function of an acoustic feedback path during fitting of a hearing device, which receives acoustic signals from an individual's surroundings, modifies the acoustic signals electronically and transmits the modified acoustic signals into the individual's ear or ear canal. In order to save resources in the hearing device, the hearing device reuses a start-up jingle for determining an estimated transfer function during a fitting session upon reception of a predefined message from a fitting apparatus.

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Номер записи: 29
14-11-2013 дата публикации

USING INTERACTION TO MEASURE NEURAL EXCITATION

Номер: US20130303937A1
Автор: Carlyon Robert P., Lisogurski Daniel M., Long Christopher J., Smith Zachary, van den Honert Christopher
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Assessment of neuron excitation is implemented by quantifying the interaction between focused and unfocused stimulation applied to a cochlear array. By applying focused and unfocused stimulation to the electrode array and comparing the difference in the responses to the two types of stimulation the interaction may be determined. The magnitude of the interaction may be related to neural excitation and using this data a neural excitation profile may be determined. 2. A method of assessing neural excitation by a given stimulus by measuring a response to interaction of two stimuli , including said given stimulus , each stimulus applied to at least one electrode in an array , said method comprising:applying a first stimulus to at least one electrode of said array;capturing a first response to application of said first stimulus;applying a second stimulus to at least one electrode of said array;capturing a second response to application of said second stimulus;capturing a third response to a sequence of the second stimulus followed, after a given delay, by the first stimulus;determining a computed response by summing said first and second responses, temporallyadjusted to exhibit a delay equivalent to said given delay; anddetermining a difference response by obtaining a difference between said computed response and said third response.3. A method for determining a plurality of difference potentials comprising a response profile , wherein said method comprises:iteratively obtaining a response wherein said first stimulus is unfocused, on each iteration of determining a difference potential wherein said first stimulus is unfocused; andapplying said focused stimulus at a location which differs from other applications of said focused stimulus.4. A method as recited in wherein said second stimulus is focused.5. A method of assessing neural excitation by a given stimulus based on interaction of two stimuli claim 3 , including said given stimulus claim 3 , each stimulus applied to ...

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Номер записи: 30
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Evaluating Dynamic Middle Ear Muscle Activity

Номер: US20130303941A1
Автор: Gregory F. Lewis, Stephen W. Porges
Принадлежит: University of Illinois

Provided are methods and devices for evaluating dynamic middle ear muscle activity in a subject. A probe is provided having a speaker and a microphone in sound-wave communication with an eardrum associated with the middle ear muscle of the subject. A sound wave is generated from the speaker and transmitted to the eardrum. The sound wave that is reflected is detected and a reflected sound wave property measured. The input sound wave may be comb input to fully extend ossicle movement in all available vibratory modes, thereby providing maximum information as to dynamic middle ear muscle activity.

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Номер записи: 31
28-11-2013 дата публикации

Hearing aid systems

Номер: US20130315424A1
Автор: Anthony M. Eaton, Jerome C. Ruzicka
Принадлежит: Starkey Laboratories Inc

Systems, structures, and methods are provided to fit, program, or upgrade a hearing aid system to a patient. One embodiment includes the use of a mobile device to interact with the hearing aid system through a short-range network. The mobile device is also adapted to communicate with a server through a long-range wireless network. The server may reside on the Internet.

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Номер записи: 32
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Method for remote fitting of a hearing device

Номер: US20130322669A1
Автор: Harald Krueger, Michael Boretzki, Stefan Launer
Принадлежит: PHONAK AG

The present invention proposes two alternative methods for remote fitting of one or two hearing devices ( 5, 5 ′), i.e. where a hearing device fitter ( 1 ) located in a first room (R 1 ) provides remote support to a user ( 6 ) of the one or two hearing devices ( 5, 5 ′) located in a distant second room (R 2 ) in order to adjust the one or two hearing devices ( 5, 5 ′) to the individual needs of the user ( 6 ). According to a first method a voice rendering signal processing is applied to the fitter's voice, thus achieving that the fitter's voice is perceived by the user ( 6 ) as if the user ( 6 ) were at a virtual user location (L) in the first room (R 1 ) wearing the one or two hearing devices ( 5, 5 ′). The same is achieved according to a second, alternative method, wherein the fitter's voice is picked up by at least one or two microphones of one or two further hearing devices located at the virtual user location (L) at a first position (P 1 ) and/or at a second position (P 2 ).

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Номер записи: 33
26-12-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING HEARING ENHANCEMENT FITTINGS FOR A HEARING AID DEVICE

Номер: US20130343554A1
Автор: WILSON Gerald A.
Принадлежит: SONIC INNOVATIONS, INC.

A computer-implemented method for obtaining hearing enhancement fittings for a hearing aid device is described. A plurality of audiograms is collected. The plurality of audiograms is divided into one or more sets of audiograms. A representative audiogram is created for each set of audiograms. A hearing enhancement fitting is computed from each representative audiogram. A hearing aid device is programmed with one or more hearing enhancement fittings computed from each representative audiogram. 1. A computer-implemented method for obtaining hearing enhancement fittings for a hearing aid device , the method comprising:collecting a plurality of audiograms, an audiogram being a collection of hearing thresholds at various frequencies for a particular individual;computing a hearing enhancement fitting from each audiogram of the plurality of audiograms;dividing the hearing enhancement fittings into one or more sets of fittings;creating a representative enhancement fitting for each set of the fittings; andprogramming a hearing aid device with one or more representative hearing enhancement fittings.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:subdividing the one or more sets of fittings into one or more subsets until a termination condition is satisfied.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:filtering one or more audiograms from the plurality of audiograms.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprisingfiltering the one or more audiograms from the plurality of audiograms that exceed a specified fitting range for the hearing aid device.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a mean hearing threshold at each measured frequency of each audiogram within the plurality of audiograms.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:creating prototype audiograms from the mean hearing threshold.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:associating each prototype audiogram with a set of audiograms.8. A computing device configured to obtain hearing enhancement ...

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Номер записи: 34
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Bone Conduction Devices Generating Tangentially-Directed Mechanical Force Using a Rotationally Moving Mass

Номер: US20130345496A1
Автор: John L. Parker
Принадлежит: Individual

A bone conduction device, comprising: a sound input element configured to receive an acoustic sound signal; an electronics module configured generate an electrical signal representing said acoustic sound signal; and a transducer, comprising a mass configured to move in a rotational direction, configured to generate a vibrational force in a tangential direction with respect to a recipient's bone.

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Номер записи: 35
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Method to estimate the sound pressure level at eardrum using measurements away from the eardrum

Номер: US20140018698A1
Автор: Janice LoPresti, Tao Zhang
Принадлежит: Starkey Laboratories Inc

A method for measuring sound pressure at a tympanic membrane of a wearer's ear including a high frequency range with a hearing assistance device. The hearing assistance device comprises a processor connected to a sensor in the ear canal. The device provides a measure of the sound pressure level at the tympanic membrane of the wearer using a null frequency and a null Q measured at a distant position away from the tympanic membrane. The method does not require a precise knowledge of the ear canal, nor does it require an elaborate calibration step. In various embodiments, the present approach works at low and high frequencies.

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Номер записи: 36
30-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIRECTIONAL ACOUSTIC FITTING OF HEARING AIDS

Номер: US20140029775A1
Автор: Anderson Dean Robert Gary
Принадлежит: Dean Robert Gary Anderson as Trustee of the D/L Anderson Family Trust

A method of acoustically fitting a hearing aid comprises providing a plurality of audible tones, each having a predetermined frequency through stereo headphones. The tones are provided at specific sound pressure in each ear. The patient changes the relative sound pressure in each ear until a perceived direction of source of the tone is in front of the patient. The amplification or attenuation requirements of a hearing aid are modified based on the difference in the sound pressures required for the left and right ears of the patient for perceived directional sameness for each frequency band-pass channel. 129-. (canceled)30. A system for programming at least one hearing device , comprising:stereo headphones having a first speaker configured for positioning relative to a first ear of a user and a second speaker configured for positioning relative to a second ear of a user;a processing device electronically coupled to the stereo headphones, wherein the processing device is configured to provide a first audible tone through the first speaker of the stereo headphones and a second audible tone through the second speaker of the stereo headphones, wherein the first audible tone has a first sound pressure level and wherein the second audible tone has a second sound pressure level;a user controllable interface electronically coupled to the processing device, the user controllable interface configured to allow a user to adjust the first sound pressure level of the first audible tone to a first adjusted sound pressure level so that the user perceives the first adjusted sound pressure level of the first audible tone to be substantially balanced with the second sound pressure level of the second audible tone, the processing device further configured to record at least one first datum representing a difference between the first adjusted sound pressure level and the second sound pressure level; anda programming interface configured to receive the at least one first datum and for ...

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Номер записи: 37
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Fitting of hearing devices

Номер: US20140050341A1
Автор: Bjorn Davidsson, Mark Flynn
Принадлежит: Cochlear Ltd

The present invention relates to recipient fitting of a hearing device. An embodiment of the present invention determines the transmission loss for sound applied to the recipient by the hearing device. Separate gains are then determined for compensating for the determined transmission loss and the measured hearing loss of the recipient. For example, in an embodiment, the hearing device may compensate for transmission losses in a 1:1 manner (i.e., the transmission loss in 100% compensated for). The hearing device may apply a different gain to compensate for the hearing loss, such as a gain that is a fraction (e.g., 33-55%) of the measured hearing loss.

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Номер записи: 38
27-03-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING TIME-BASED FITTING BY A SOUND PROCESSOR

Номер: US20140086439A1
Автор: Calle Guillermo A., Chapa Fernando, Johnston Jacob
Принадлежит: ADVANCED BIONICS AG

An exemplary sound processor () included in an auditory prosthesis system includes 1) a clock facility () configured to detect an elapsing of a predetermined amount of time and 2) a fitting facility () communicatively coupled to the clock facility and configured to automatically perform, in response to the elapsing of the predetermined amount of time, one or more fitting operations with respect to the auditory prosthesis system. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed. 1. A sound processor included in an auditory prosthesis system and comprising:a clock facility configured to detect an elapsing of a predetermined amount of time; anda fitting facility communicatively coupled to the clock facility and configured to automatically perform, in response to the elapsing of the predetermined amount of time, one or more fitting operations with respect to the auditory prosthesis system.2. The sound processor of claim 1 , wherein the fitting facility is further configured to determine that the sound processor is operatively coupled to an auditory prosthesis included in the auditory prosthesis system before performing the one or more fitting operations.3. The sound processor of claim 1 , wherein the fitting facility is configured to interface with a fitting subsystem and receive programming instructions from the fitting subsystem that are representative of the predetermined amount of time and the one or more fitting operations that are to be performed in response to the elapsing of the predetermined amount of time.4. The sound processor of claim 1 , wherein the fitting facility is configured to automatically perform the one or more fitting operations by directing the sound processor to switch from operating in accordance with a first sound processing program to operating in accordance with a second sound processing program.5. The sound processor of claim 1 , wherein the fitting facility is configured to automatically perform the one or more fitting operations by ...

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Номер записи: 39
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Hearing device with brainwave dependent audio processing

Номер: US20140098981A1
Автор: Fredrik Gustafsson, Thomas Lunner
Принадлежит: Oticon AS

A hearing device is adapted to be arranged on or at least partly implanted in an individual's head and comprises: an input unit providing an input audio signal; a signal processing circuit adapted to process the input audio signal; an output unit adapted to provide an audible signal to the individual; one or more electrodes adapted to detect electric brain potentials of the individual; and a brainwave measurement circuit adapted to determine one or more EEG signals from electric signals received from the one or more electrodes. The hearing device further comprises: a first spectrum analyser determining first audio spectra; a reconstructor adapted to repeatedly reconstruct second audio spectra; a first correlator to determine coherence between the first and the second audio spectra; and a control unit adapted to alter said processing in dependence on the coherence.

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Номер записи: 40
02-01-2020 дата публикации

System and method for validation of hearing aids for infants using a speech signal

Номер: US20200000380A1
Автор: Bue Kristensen, Søren Laugesen
Принадлежит: Interacoustics AS

A system for validation of a hearing aid performance, especially in small children is disclosed. The validation of the performance of hearing aids after having being fitted to a small child who is not able to subjectively provide responses to sounds presented to the child via the hearing aids, is instead done in an objective manner, by using a naturally occurring signal, which has been modulated in order to create an ASSR evoking speech stimulus which is not considered as noise by a hearing aid.

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Номер записи: 41
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Bio-Inspired Fast Fitting of Cochlear Implants

Номер: US20220008722A1
Автор: Kals Mathias, Li Guoping, Meister Dirk
Принадлежит:

Arrangements are described for fitting an implanted patient and a hearing implant system having an implanted electrode array of electrode contacts. Objective response measurements are performed following delivery of preliminary electrical stimulation signals to the electrode contacts to determine a preliminary fit map that characterizes preliminary patient-specific operating parameters for the hearing implant system. Then an adjusted fit map is produced that characterizes adjusted patient-specific operating parameters for the hearing implant system based on using the preliminary fit map to constrain an implant neural response model to best fit a normal hearing neural response model. 1. A method of fitting an implanted patient with a hearing implant system having an implanted electrode array with a plurality of electrode contacts , the method comprising:performing objective response measurements following delivery of preliminary electrical stimulation signals to the electrode contacts to determine a preliminary fit map that characterizes preliminary patient-specific operating parameters for the hearing implant system; andproducing at least one adjusted fit map that characterizes adjusted patient-specific operating parameters for the hearing implant system based on using the preliminary fit map to constrain an implant neural response model to best fit a normal hearing neural response model.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one adjusted fit map comprises a plurality of adjusted fit maps claim 1 , each corresponding to a different hearing environment.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the preliminary fit further reflects subjective feedback from the implanted patient.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein producing at least one adjusted fit map is based on using the preliminary fit map and patient-specific neural properties to constrain the implant neural response model.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein using the ...

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Номер записи: 42
05-01-2017 дата публикации

HEARING DEVICE WITH MODEL CONTROL AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Номер: US20170006391A1
Автор: Pedersen Brian Dam, VENDELBO Allan Munk
Принадлежит: GN RESOUND A/S

A hearing device includes: a processing unit configured to compensate for hearing loss of a user of the hearing device; and a memory unit; wherein the memory unit has stored therein: a hearing device identifier, and model data comprising model information data indicative of available models for the hearing device, the model information data comprising first model information and a signature; and wherein the processing unit is configured to: verify the model data, and proceed to a model update mode if verification of the model data fails. 1. A hearing device comprising:a processing unit configured to compensate for hearing loss of a user of the hearing device; anda memory unit; a hearing device identifier, and', 'model data comprising model information data indicative of available models for the hearing device, the model information data comprising first model information and a signature; and, 'wherein the memory unit has stored therein verify the model data, and', 'proceed to a model update mode if verification of the model data fails., 'wherein the processing unit is configured to2. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to verify the model data by verifying the signature of the model information data.3. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the model data comprises a model name and/or a model identifier claim 1 , and wherein the processing unit is configured to verify the model data based on the model name and/or the model identifier.4. The hearing device according to claim 3 , wherein the processing unit is configured to verify the model data by determining if a verification criterion based on the hearing device identifier claim 3 , the model name claim 3 , and the model identifier is fulfilled claim 3 , and wherein verification fails if the verification criterion is not met.5. The hearing device according to claim 3 , wherein the processing unit is configured to verify the model data by performing a check ...

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Номер записи: 43
05-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A HEARING DEVICE AND HEARING DEVICE WITH CERTIFICATE

Номер: US20170006392A1
Автор: Pedersen Brian Dam, VENDELBO Allan Munk
Принадлежит: GN RESOUND A/S

A hearing device includes: a processing unit configured to compensate for hearing loss of a user of the hearing device; a memory unit; and an interface; wherein the memory unit has a hearing device certificate stored therein, the hearing device certificate comprising: a hearing device identifier, a plurality of hearing device keys, at least one hearing device key identifier indicative of one of the hearing device keys. 1. A hearing device comprising:a processing unit configured to compensate for hearing loss of a user of the hearing device;a memory unit; andan interface;wherein the memory unit has a hearing device certificate stored therein, the hearing device certificate comprising:a hearing device identifier,a plurality of hearing device keys,at least one hearing device key identifier indicative of one of the hearing device keys.2. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of hearing device keys comprises a first set of hearing device keys including a first primary hearing device key claim 1 , and wherein the at least one hearing device key identifier comprises a first hearing device key identifier indicative of one of the hearing device keys in the first set.3. The hearing device according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of hearing device keys comprises a second set of hearing device keys including a second primary hearing device key claim 2 , and wherein the at least one hearing device key identifier comprises a second hearing device key identifier indicative of one of the hearing device keys in the second set.4. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the hearing device certificate comprises a certificate type identifier claim 1 , a signing device identifier claim 1 , one or more hardware identifiers claim 1 , a client device type authorization identifier claim 1 , a token parameter claim 1 , or any combination of the foregoing.5. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the hearing device certificate comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 44
05-01-2017 дата публикации

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CORRECT AND SAFE PLACEMENT OF AN IN-EAR COMMUNICATION DEVICE IN THE EAR CANAL OF A USER

Номер: US20170006393A1
Автор: Laugesen Søren, NIELSEN Claus
Принадлежит: OTICON A/S

A method for correct placement of an in-ear communication device, e.g. a hearing aid, in an ear canal of a user, the in-ear communication device comprising an acoustic seal towards inner surfaces of the ear canal and being configured to be located in a bony part of the ear canal during normal operation, comprises: placing the in-ear communication device in the ear canal thereby forming a substantial acoustic seal in the soft part of the ear canal; generating body-conducted sound to inner surface portions of the user's ear canal; gradually inserting the device deeper into the ear canal in the direction towards the ear drum, until a position where the sound level perceived by the user decreases; maintaining the device in this position in the ear canal, this position being the correct position of the device in the bony part of the ear canal. An in-ear device is furthermore provided. 1. A method for obtaining a correct placement of an in-ear communication device , such as a hearing aid , in an ear canal of a user , the ear canal having a soft part and a bony part , the in-ear communication device comprising an acoustic seal towards inner surfaces of the ear canal and being configured to be located in the bony part of the ear canal during normal operation , the method comprising the steps of:placing the in-ear communication device in the ear canal thereby forming a substantial acoustic seal in the soft part of the ear canal;generating body-conducted sound to inner surface portions of the user's ear canal;gradually inserting the device deeper into the ear canal in the direction towards the ear drum, until a position in which the sound level perceived by the user decreases;maintaining the device in this position in the ear canal, this position being the correct position of the device in the bony part of the ear canal.2. A method according to claim 1 , the method further comprising the steps of:providing an in-ear communication device comprising a probe sound generator ...

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Номер записи: 45
20-01-2022 дата публикации

ADVANCED ELECTRODE ARRAY LOCATION EVALUATION

Номер: US20220016416A1
Автор: Melman Ryan Orin
Принадлежит:

A method, including sequentially activating a plurality of respective electrode pairs of an implanted cochlear implant, at least one of the electrodes of the respective electrode pairs being a respective electrode of an electrode array implanted in a cochlea, thereby generating respective localized electric fields, concurrently respectively measuring, for the plurality of activated respective electrode pairs, an electrical characteristic between the respective electrodes of the respective electrode pairs resulting from the respective localized electric fields, thereby obtaining a measurement set, determining, from the measurement set, a distance between the electrode array and a wall of the cochlea. 178-. (canceled)79. A method , comprising:sequentially activating a plurality of respective electrode pairs of an implanted electrode array;concurrently respectively measuring, for the plurality of activated respective electrode pairs, an electrical characteristic between the respective electrodes of the respective electrode pairs, thereby obtaining a measurement set; anddetermining, from the measurement set, a distance between the electrode array and tissue of a recipient of the electrode array.80. (canceled)81. The method of claim 79 , wherein:the action of concurrently respectively measuring, for the respective electrode pairs, an electrical characteristic includes measuring an electrical characteristic using first and second electrodes of the electrode array, which electrodes are different from the electrodes of the electrode pair.82. The method of claim 79 , wherein:each of the electrode pairs used to create the measurement set comprises a unique pair of electrodes.83. (canceled)84. The method of claim 83 , wherein:the respective first and second electrodes are disposed symmetrically about the respective third and fourth electrodes.85. The method of claim 79 , wherein:the electrode array of a cochlear implant electrode array; andboth of the electrodes of the ...

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Номер записи: 46
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Fitting system for a bimodal hearing system, corresponding method and hearing system

Номер: US20160007128A1
Автор: Christian Brunner, Guillermo A. Calle, Hans-Ueli Roeck, Lakshmi Mishra, Philipp Schneider, Reto Kurmann
Принадлежит: PHONAK AG

The present invention is related to a fitting system for a bimodal hearing system, a method for fitting such a hearing system and a corresponding bimodal hearing system. The fitting system is operationally connectable to a hearing instrument (HI) and to an implantable device (CI) and comprises a first fitting software module (FSWHI) for fitting the hearing instrument (HI). Thereby the fitting system further comprises a second fitting software module (FSWCI) for fitting the implantable device (CI) by considering data of the hearing instrument (HI) received from the first fitting software module (FSWHI) via a data interface (DI) and/or vice versa.

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Номер записи: 47
04-01-2018 дата публикации

AUTOMATED SCANNING FOR HEARING AID PARAMETERS

Номер: US20180007477A1
Автор: DE VRIES Aalbert, KRAAK Joris
Принадлежит:

A hearing aid system is provided that facilitates adjustment of signal processing parameters θ of the hearing aid system with minimum user intervention, wherein the hearing aid system is capable of calculating signal processing parameters θ for evaluation of the user when the user has entered an input, e.g. using a smartwatch, to this effect. The evaluation takes place for a certain time period and in the event that the user has entered a consent input indicating that he or she is pleased with the set θ of signal processing parameters under evaluation, the hearing aid system continues processing with those signal processing parameters; and if the user is not pleased with the signal processing parameters θ under evaluation, the hearing aid system calculates another set {circumflex over (θ)} of signal processing parameters for evaluation of the user. 1. A hearing aid system comprising: a first microphone for provision of a first audio signal in response to sound signals received at the first microphone from a sound environment,', 'a first hearing loss signal processor that is configured to process the first audio signal in accordance with a signal processing algorithm to generate a first hearing loss compensated audio signal for compensation of a hearing loss of a user of the hearing aid system, wherein the signal processing algorithm F is configured to apply a first set of signal processing parameters,', 'a first output transducer for providing a first output signal to a user of the hearing aid system based on the first hearing loss compensated audio signal, and', 'a first interface configured for data communication with one or more other device(s);, 'a first hearing aid with'}a user interface; and calculating a second set of signal processing parameters comprising alternate value(s) for one or more of the signal processing parameters in the first set, and', 'controlling the first hearing loss signal processor to process the first audio signal with the signal ...

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Номер записи: 48
04-01-2018 дата публикации

USER INTERFACE CONTROL OF MULTIPLE PARAMETERS FOR A HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE

Номер: US20180007479A1
Автор: Dundas John Andrew
Принадлежит:

Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for a user interface control to allow control of multiple parameters from a single control for a hearing assistance device. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to hearing assistance device for a wearer, including a housing, hearing assistance electronics housed in the housing, and a tinnitus therapy generator housed in the housing. A user interface control is connected to the electronics and the generator, and the control is configured to sense input from the wearer and provide for selection and adjustment of operational parameters for the electronics and the generator based on the sensed input. Other aspects are provided without departing from the scope of the present subject matter. 1. A hearing assistance device for a wearer , the device comprising:a housing;hearing assistance electronics housed in the housing;a tinnitus therapy generator housed in the housing;a sensor within the housing connected to the electronics and the generator, the sensor configured to sense input from the wearer and provide for adjustment of operational parameters for the electronics and operational parameters for the generator based on the sensed input.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes a capacitive switch.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes a digital rocker switch.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes a toggle switch.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the operational parameters for the tinnitus therapy generator include frequency shaping of tinnitus therapy stimulus.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the operational parameters include relative loudness of amplification of the hearing assistance electronics and noise generation of the tinnitus therapy generator.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the input from the wearer includes a tap and release to select the hearing assistance electronics.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the input from the wearer ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Integration of audiogram data into a device

Номер: US20190007775A1
Автор: Hansen PHANGIA, James Rollins, Shane A. ROYLANCE, Thomas Robert STRINGHAM
Принадлежит: Sorenson IP Holdings LLC

A computer-implemented method to integrate audiogram data into a device may include obtaining audiogram data including a first amplification value for each of multiple first frequencies. In some embodiments, the first amplification values may be configured to compensate for hearing loss of a user. The method may also include translating the audiogram data to amplification settings for multiple audio frequencies. A number of the multiple audio frequencies may be less than a number of the multiple first frequencies. The method may further include associating the amplification settings with a user profile of the user in a transcription system and directing the amplification settings from the transcription system to a device associated with the user profile. The method may also include applying the amplification settings to audio output by the device.

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Номер записи: 50
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Restricting Hearing Device Adjustments Based on Modifier Effectiveness

Номер: US20220021993A1
Автор: Boretzki Michael, Hildebrand Nicola, Kuehnel Volker
Принадлежит:

A method for fitting a hearing device comprises: receiving an audio signal in the hearing device; providing a user interface for inputting at least one modifier value into the fitting device, the modifier value indicating, how a sound property of the audio signal should be modified by the hearing device; processing the audio signal with a sound processor of the hearing device in dependence of the at least one modifier value, thus providing a processed audio signal; outputting the processed audio signal to a user of the hearing device; determining an modifier effectiveness value based on the audio signal, the modifier effectiveness value indicating how much a change of the at least one modifier value results in a perceptible change of the processed audio signal output to the user; and restricting the inputting of the at least modifier value in dependence of the modifier effectiveness value. 1. A method for fitting a hearing device with a fitting device , the method comprising:receiving an audio signal in the hearing device;providing a user interface for inputting at least one modifier value into the fitting device, the modifier value indicating, how a sound property of the audio signal should be modified by the hearing device;processing the audio signal with a sound processor of the hearing device in dependence of the at least one modifier value, thus providing a processed audio signal;outputting the processed audio signal to a user of the hearing device;determining an modifier effectiveness value based on the audio signal, the modifier effectiveness value indicating how much a change of the at least one modifier value results in a perceptible change of the processed audio signal output to the user;restricting the inputting of the at least modifier value in dependence of the modifier effectiveness value.2. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the user interface is configured, such that solely a modifier value selected from a predefined set or a predefined set of modifier ...

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Номер записи: 51
08-01-2015 дата публикации

Speech intelligibility detection

Номер: US20150010156A1
Автор: Yaakov Chen
Принадлежит: DSP Group Israel Ltd

Methods and systems are provided for enhancing speech intelligibility in electronic devices. During outputting of acoustic signal via an electronic device, measurement of forces applied by user of the electronic device against the device (or enclosure thereof) may be obtained. The force measurements may be used to assess and/or estimate the listening intelligibility experienced by the user. Further, the force measurements may be used to control or adjust a listening intelligibility stage applied during generation and/or processing of the acoustic signals that are outputted via the electronic device. In some instances, an audio input, corresponding to ambient noise affecting intelligibility, may be obtained, and may be used to control or assist in controlling the listening intelligibility stage.

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Номер записи: 52
08-01-2015 дата публикации

DYNAMIC NEGOTIATION AND DISCOVERY OF HEARING AID FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES BY FITTING SOFTWARE TO PROVIDE FORWARD AND BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY

Номер: US20150010159A1
Автор: Knight Kristopher, Tran David H.
Принадлежит: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

A method to determine if a feature of a hearing assistance device may include transmitting, from a hearing assistance device application to a hearing assistance device, a request to determine if a feature is supported by the hearing assistance device; receiving, from the hearing assistance device, a response message identifying the feature as supported by the hearing assistance device; determining that the feature of the hearing assistance device is supported by the hearing assistance device application; and based on the determination, configuring the hearing assistance device application to control the feature of the hearing assistance device. 1. A method comprising:transmitting, from a hearing assistance device application to a hearing assistance device, a request to determine if a feature is supported by the hearing assistance device;receiving, from the hearing assistance device, a response message identifying the feature as supported by the hearing assistance device;determining that the feature of the hearing assistance device is supported by the hearing assistance device application; andbased on the determination and response, configuring the hearing assistance device application to control the feature of the hearing assistance device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:parsing the response message to identify a version of the feature supported by the hearing assistance device; andconfiguring the hearing assistance device to control the feature with the version of the feature identified in the response message.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:updating a configuration file for the hearing assistance device to indicate the feature and version of the feature as supported by the hearing assistance device, the configuration file associated with the hearing assistance device application.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:transmitting, from the hearing assistance device application to the hearing assistance device, a request to ...

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Номер записи: 53
08-01-2015 дата публикации

DETERMINATION OF INDIVIDUAL HRTFs

Номер: US20150010160A1
Автор: UDESEN Jesper
Принадлежит: GN RESOUND A/S

A method of determining a set of individual HRTFs for a specific human includes: obtaining a set of approximate HRTFs; obtaining at least one measured HRTF of the specific human; determining a deviation of one of the at least one measured HRTF with relation to a corresponding one of the set of approximate HRTFs; and forming the set of individual HRTFs by modification of the set of approximate HRTFs based at least in part on the determined deviation. 1. A method of determining a set of individual HRTFs for a specific human , comprising:obtaining a set of approximate HRTFs;obtaining at least one measured HRTF of the specific human;determining a deviation of one of the at least one measured HRTF with relation to a corresponding one of the set of approximate HRTFs; andforming the set of individual HRTFs by modification of the set of approximate HRTFs based at least in part on the determined deviation.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one measured HRTF comprises only a single measured HRTF.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the act of obtaining the set of approximate HRTFs includes determining the approximate HRTFs for an artificial head.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the act of obtaining the set of approximate HRTFs includes retrieving the approximate HRTFs from a database.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:classifying the specific human into a predetermined group of humans; andretrieving the approximate HRTFs from a database with HRTFs relating to the predetermined group of humans.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the act of modifying includes:calculating ratio(s) between the at least one measured HRTF and the corresponding approximate HRTF(s), andforming the set of individual HRTFs by modification of the set of approximate HRTFs in accordance with the calculated ratio(s).7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:the at least one measured HRTF comprises a plurality of measured HRTFs;the ...

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Номер записи: 54
12-01-2017 дата публикации

HEARING DEVICE WITH DETACHABLE SPEAKER UNIT

Номер: US20170013374A1
Автор: LARSEN Jan Thor Lunddahl, SEVERIN Bent, TREUE Franz
Принадлежит: OTICON A/S

The present disclosure relates to detachable speaker units for hearing aid devices, and the hearing aid devices having detachable speaker units. The detachable speaker unit have at least an output transducer for providing a signal perceivable as sound to a user. The detachable speaker unit includes a memory unit storing information relating to characteristics of the output capabilities of the detachable speaker unit, such as transfer function of output transducer and/or transfer function of the entire, or parts of, assembly. 1. A hearing aid device comprising:a hearing aid device housing to be arranged behind the ear of a user, the hearing aid device including an input transducer, a signal processor adapted to process signal from the input transducer to compensate for the user's hearing loss, a hearing device connector, and a connector part having a set of contact pins for contacting the hearing device connector,', 'a connecting element having an electrically conductive member, the connecting element connected to the connector part,', 'a speaker unit housing configured to be positioned at least partly in the ear canal of the user, an output transducer included in the speaker unit housing, the output transducer being configured to provide an acoustic signal based on the processed signal from the signal processor, the speaker unit housing being connected to the connecting element,', 'a memory unit arranged in the connector part, the memory unit configured to store data relating to the acoustic properties of the output transducer and/or speaker unit housing., 'a detachable speaker unit comprising'}2. The hearing aid device according to claim 1 , wherein the detachable speaker unit further comprises a speaker unit input transducer.3. The hearing aid device according to claim 1 , wherein the memory unit is configured to provide the stored data to the hearing device upon receiving an interrogation signal from the hearing device.4. The hearing aid device according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 55
14-01-2016 дата публикации

HEARING DEVICE WITH EAR MONITORING FUNCTION

Номер: US20160014532A1
Автор: HIETKAMP Renskje K., JENSEN Lisbeth Dons, NIELSEN Claus, Thorèn Elisabet Sundewall
Принадлежит: OTICON A/S

According to an aspect, a hearing device adapted to be worn at an ear of a user for in-situ monitoring of a middle ear of the user is disclosed. The hearing device includes a receiver adapted to direct an incident electrical acoustic signal of a predetermined level and a predetermined frequency toward a tympanic membrane of the user; a measurement microphone adapted to covert a reflected sound signal that is reflected from the tympanic membrane in response to the incident electrical acoustic signal to a reflected electrical acoustic signal; a comparator adapted to calculate a level difference between the predetermined level and a reflected level of the reflected electrical acoustic signal; and a notification generator adapted to generate an indicator signal representative of status of the middle ear of the user if the level difference is equal or more than a predetermined threshold level. 1. A hearing device adapted to be worn at an ear of a user for in-situ monitoring of a middle ear of the user , the hearing device comprisinga receiver adapted to direct an incident electrical acoustic signal of a predetermined level and a predetermined frequency toward a tympanic membrane of the user;a measurement microphone adapted to covert a reflected sound signal, reflected from the tympanic membrane in response to the incident electrical acoustic signal, to a reflected electrical acoustic signal;a comparator adapted to calculate a level difference between the predetermined level and a reflected level of the reflected electrical acoustic signal; anda notification generator adapted to generate an indicator signal representative of status of the middle ear of the user if the level difference is equal or more than a predetermined threshold level.2. The hearing device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga memory adapted to store at least one predetermined threshold level for at least one incident electrical acoustic signal with each incident electrical acoustic signal of the ...

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Номер записи: 56
15-01-2015 дата публикации

HEARING AID TUNING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20150016621A1
Автор: BOWIE Don, WIGGINS Dan
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for hearing aid tuning. 1. A tuning-device-implemented method for tuning a hearing aid worn by a wearer , the hearing aid having a plurality of programmatically adjustable settings , the tuning device comprising at least one coupling body , the method comprising:displaying, on a display associated with the tuning device, a first graphical user interface (“GUI”) allowing the wearer to select one of a plurality of hearing aid issues;receiving first input, by the tuning device from the wearer via said first GUI, indicating a wearer-indicated hearing aid issue of said plurality of hearing aid issues;programmatically coupling, by the tuning device, with the hearing aid via said at least one coupling body;obtaining, by the tuning device, a plurality of current hearing-aid audio settings associated with the programmatically coupled hearing aid;selecting, by the tuning device, an audio stimulus of a plurality of audio stimuli based at least in part on said wearer-indicated hearing aid issue;presenting, by the tuning device to the wearer, said selected audio stimulus;selecting, by the tuning device according to at least one of said selected audio stimulus and said wearer-indicated issue, a second GUI soliciting wearer feedback related to presenting said selected audio stimulus;displaying said second GUI on said display;receiving second input, by the tuning device from the wearer via said second GUI, indicating said wearer feedback;automatically determining, by the tuning device, a change to at least one of said plurality of current hearing-aid audio settings according to said wearer feedback;programmatically adjusting, by the tuning device, said at least one of said plurality of current hearing-aid audio settings.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein obtaining said plurality of current hearing-aid audio settings comprises requesting said plurality of current hearing-aid audio settings from the programmatically coupled hearing ...

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Номер записи: 57
10-01-2019 дата публикации

PROGRAMMABLE HEARING DEVICE AND METHOD OF PROGRAMMING A HEARING DEVICE

Номер: US20190014423A1
Автор: MEBUS Klaus Ruggaard, NIELSEN Henrik, TREUE Franz
Принадлежит: OTICON A/S

The invention relates to a hearing device that comprises a data interface for receiving data and a memory unit for storing data. The memory unit comprises a non-static section and a static section. The static section comprises a unique key that is unique for the specific hearing device. The hearing device further comprises a verifier that is configured to process the unique key and a second key contained in first type data received via the data interface in order to determine whether the second key needs a verification criterion with respect to the unique key. The verifier is further configured to discard received first type data in the non-static section of the memory unit if the second key contained in received data does not meet the verification criterion with respect to the unique key stored in the static section of the memory unit. 1. Hearing device comprisinga data interface for receiving data a non-static section and', 'a static section, wherein said static section comprising a unique key being unique for the specific hearing device, and, 'a memory unit or partition for storing data, said memory unit comprising'} to process said unique key and a second key contained in data received via said data interface in order to determine whether said second key meets a verification criterion with respect to said unique key, and', 'to discard received data in the non-static section if the second key contained in said received data does not meet the verification criterion with respect to said unique key., 'a verifier being configured'}2. Hearing device according to claim 1 , further comprising an input for an electric input sound signal claim 1 , a processing unit for processing the electric input sound signal and generating an electric output sound signal and an output transducer for converting the electric output sound signal into a user-perceivable signal claim 1 , said processing unit being further configured for controlling the hearing device.3. Hearing device ...

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Номер записи: 58
10-01-2019 дата публикации

RIGHTS MANAGEMENT IN A HEARING DEVICE

Номер: US20190014428A1
Автор: Pedersen Brian Dam, VENDELBO Allan Munk
Принадлежит: GN Hearing A/S

A hearing device includes: a processing unit configured to compensate for hearing loss of a user of the hearing device; and a memory unit; wherein the processing unit is configured to: obtain an access right certificate, the access right certificate comprising an access right identifier, verify the access right certificate, and if the access right certificate is verified, provide an access right according to the access right identifier. 1. A hearing device comprising:a processing unit configured to compensate for hearing loss of a user of the hearing device; anda memory unit; obtain an access right certificate, the access right certificate comprising an access right identifier,', 'verify the access right certificate, and', 'if the access right certificate is verified, provide an access right according to the access right identifier., 'wherein the processing unit is configured to2. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the access right certificate comprises a digital signature claim 1 , and wherein the processing unit is configured to verify the access right certificate by verifying the digital signature.3. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the access right certificate comprises a certificate type identifier claim 1 , and wherein the processing unit is configured to verify the access right certificate by verifying the certificate type identifier.4. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the access right certificate comprises one or more hardware identifiers claim 1 , and wherein the processing unit is configured to verify the access right certificate by verifying at least one of the one or more hardware identifiers.5. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the access right certificate comprises a hardware platform identifier claim 1 , a software platform identifier claim 1 , a certificate timestamp claim 1 , or any combination of the foregoing claim 1 , and wherein the processing unit is configured to verify the ...

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Номер записи: 59
17-01-2019 дата публикации

A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EUSTACHIAN TUBE DYSFUNCTION ASSESSMENT

Номер: US20190015047A1
Автор: Ozkul Murat Haluk, Ozkul Tarik
Принадлежит:

This invention is about an apparatus and method for positive identification of patients suffering from Eustachian Tube Dysfunction ailment. Eustachian Tube dysfunction is a common ailment which almost 1% of world population suffers. Recent clinical study indicated that some of the Eustachian Tube Dysfunction cases are due to lack of synchronization and synergy of the two muscles responsible for opening Eustachian Tube. The invention teaches a device and method for assessment of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and identifies patients where dysfunction problem originate from lack of muscle synchronization. 1. A system for diagnosis of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction ailment , the system comprising:a probe assembly adapted to connect to one or more Eustachian tube related muscles locally over skin inside palatal area,a set of one or more sensors to detect opening of Eustachian tube,a data acquisition unit with one or more signal conditioners to condition incoming and outgoing signals,a processing computer in communication with the data acquisition unit wherein the processing computer executes a software to control operation of the system,a set of one or more sensors to measure nasal pressure; anda pressure generator to increase pressure inside nasal cavity.2. The system according to wherein the probe assembly adapted to connect to one or more Eustachian tube related muscles locally over skin inside palatal area comprises one or more electrodes selected from a subdermal electrode claim 1 , a surface electrode claim 1 , an intramuscular electrode claim 1 , an intraneural electrode claim 1 , an optical electrode claim 1 , an optical probe claim 1 , or a combination of the foregoing electrodes and probes.3. The system according to wherein the set of one or more sensors to detect opening of Eustachian tube comprises one or more sensors selected from a pressure sensor claim 1 , a distance sensor claim 1 , or a combination of the foregoing sensors placed on external ear canal of ...

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Номер записи: 60
18-01-2018 дата публикации

HEARING PROSTHESIS PROGRAMMING

Номер: US20180015287A1
Автор: HEASMAN John Michael
Принадлежит:

Presented herein are objective techniques for determining the upper limit of the dynamic range (i.e., the comfort level) of implanted stimulating contacts through the use of electrocochleography (ECoG) measurements to indirectly detect the onset and duration of a recipient's stapedius reflex. In particular, stimulation is delivered to a recipient's cochlea to trigger the onset of the stapedius reflex and the resulting acoustic impedance change is detected by monitoring the acoustically evoked ECoG. 1. A method , comprising:delivering acoustic test stimulation to a recipient of a hearing prosthesis;while the acoustic test stimulation is delivered to the recipient, sequentially delivering sets of electrical test stimulation, at incrementally increasing current levels, to a cochlea of a recipient via a selected intra-cochlear stimulating contact;performing one or more electrocochleography (ECoG) measurements in response to the delivery of each set of electrical test stimulation; anddetermining, based on at least one of the one or more ECoG measurements, a comfort level for the recipient at the selected intra-cochlear stimulating contact.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining a comfort level for the recipient at the selected intra-cochlear stimulating contact comprises:determining, based on at least one of the one or more ECoG measurements, a current level of electrical test stimulation that activates a stapedius reflex in the recipient.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein delivering acoustic test stimulation comprises:delivering a complex tone comprising at least one tonal component configured to combine with the electrical test stimulation,wherein the one or more electrocochleography measurements represent a response of the recipient's cochlea to both the electrical test stimulation and the least one tonal component of the complex tone.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the reference ECoG measurement is a measurement of electrical potentials induced in the ...

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Номер записи: 61
14-01-2021 дата публикации

System and Method for Aiding Hearing

Номер: US20210014621A1
Автор: Czifra Peter, Losev Sergey, Olah Laslo, Sebestyen Gergely, Sokolovskaya Ekaterina, Sokolovskii Grigorri
Принадлежит:

A system and method for aiding hearing are disclosed. In one embodiment of the system, a programming interface is configured to communicate with a device. The system screens, via a speaker and a user interface associated with the device, a left ear—and separately, a right ear—of a patient at an incrementally selected frequency between a frequency range of 50 Hz to 5,000 Hz, with detected frequencies being re-ranged tested to better identify the frequencies and decibel levels heard. A frequency range of 5,000 Hz to 10,000 Hz is then tested. The system then determines a left ear preferred hearing range and a right ear preferred hearing range. 1. A system for aiding hearing , the system comprising:a programming interface configured to communicate with a device, the device including a housing securing a speaker, a user interface, a processor, non-transitory memory, and storage therein, the device including a busing architecture communicatively interconnecting the speaker, the user interface, the processor, the memory, and the storage; screen, via the speaker and the user interface, a left ear of a patient at an incrementally selected frequency between a frequency range of 50 Hz to 5,000 Hz at a first increment at a decibel range of 10 db to 120 db, with detected frequencies being re-ranged tested at a second increment, the second increment being more discrete than the first increment;', 'screen, via the speaker and the user interface, the left ear of the patient at an incrementally selected frequency between a frequency range of 5,000 Hz to 10,000 Hz at a third increment at a decibel range of 10 dB to 120 dB, with detected frequencies to be re-range tested at a fourth increment, the fourth increment being more discrete than the third increment;', 'determine a left ear preferred hearing range, the left ear preferred hearing range being a range of sound corresponding to highest hearing capacity of the left ear of the patient between 50 Hz and 10,000 Hz;', 'screen, via the ...

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Номер записи: 62
21-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING HEARING IMPAIRMENT

Номер: US20210015404A1
Автор: Arar Raphael I., Dunne Jonathan D., Kau Chris
Принадлежит:

One embodiment of the present invention provides a method comprising running a monitoring agent on a connected electronic device, and determining, via the monitoring agent, a level of hearing impairment of an individual user associated with the connected electronic device. The method further comprises, in response to determining the individual user has some level of hearing impairment, selecting a notification mechanism suitable for notifying the individual user based on the level of hearing impairment, and invoking the monitoring agent to notify the individual user of an event in accordance with the notification mechanism selected. 1. A method comprising:running a monitoring agent on a connected electronic device;determining, via the monitoring agent, a level of hearing impairment of an individual user associated with the connected electronic device; and selecting a notification mechanism suitable for notifying the individual user based on the level of hearing impairment; and', 'invoking the monitoring agent to notify the individual user of an event in accordance with the notification mechanism selected., 'in response to determining the individual user has some level of hearing impairment2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining claim 1 , via the monitoring agent claim 1 , a level of hearing impairment of an individual user associated with the connected electronic device comprises:invoking the monitoring agent to produce a test pulse on the connected electronic device;waiting for a pre-determined amount of time for a user response from the individual user to the test pulse; anddetermining the individual user is hearing impaired if no user response is received after the pre-determined amount of time has elapsed.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the test pulse is an audio test pulse.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the test pulse is a haptic test pulse.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining claim 1 , via the monitoring agent claim 1 , a level of ...

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Номер записи: 63
17-04-2014 дата публикации

QUANTIFYING OCULAR COUNTER ROLL

Номер: US20140104575A1
Автор: Zapala David A.
Принадлежит: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

This document provides methods and materials for quantifying ocular counter roll and detecting vestibular otolith damage. For example, devices for quantifying ocular counter roll, methods of making devices for quantifying ocular counter roll, and methods for using a device to quantify (e.g., quantify indirectly) ocular counter roll are provided. 1. A device for quantifying ocular counter roll , wherein said device comprises:(a) a viewing tube configured to have a hollow inner lumen;(b) a calibration line configured to be fixed with respect to said viewing tube;(c) an eye piece component configured to have a hollow inner lumen wherein said eye piece component allows a clear viewing path through said viewing tube; and(d) an inclinometer.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said device is mechanically fixed to viewing goggles claim 1 , glasses claim 1 , or a handle.35-. (canceled)6. The device of claim 1 , wherein said viewing tube is configured to fit over an end of said eye piece component.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein said device comprises two inclinometers.8. A method for quantifying ocular counter roll using a device comprising a viewing tube claim 1 , a calibration line configured to be fixed with respect to said viewing tube claim 1 , an eye piece component configured to allow a clear viewing path through said viewing tube claim 1 , and an inclinometer to view an external target line placed within about 1 to 6 meters of the subject claim 1 , wherein said method comprises:(a) obtaining a baseline measurement from said inclinometer when a subject perceives said calibration line and said external target line are parallel;(b) adjusting the angle of said external target line by 20° or less;(c) measuring the angle of said subject's head tilt with said inclinometer when said subject perceives said calibration line and said external target line are parallel; and(d) quantifying ocular counter roll as the difference between the angle of said external target line and ...

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Номер записи: 64
18-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CHECKING THE FUNCTIONING AND/OR SEATING OF A HEARING AID

Номер: US20180020294A1
Автор: DICKEL THOMAS, FROEHLICH MATTHIAS, HUETTINGER SIMON, PISCHEL JUDITH
Принадлежит:

A method checks the functioning and/or seating of a hearing aid. A plurality of sounds is acoustically rendered into a hearing aid seated in an auditory canal according to a user-specific audiogram. A user-specific reaction with respect to the auditory perception of each acoustically rendered sound is detected, and the functioning and/or the seating of the hearing aid in the auditory canal are inferred on the basis of the user-specific reaction. 1. A method for checking a functioning and/or a seating of a hearing aid , which comprises the steps of:acoustically rendering a number of sounds into the hearing aid seated in an auditory canal according to a user-specific audiogram;detecting a user-specific reaction with respect to an auditory perception of each acoustically rendered sound; andinferring the functioning and/or the seating of the hearing aid in the auditory canal on a basis of the user-specific reaction.2. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises inferring a faulty functioning and/or a faulty seating of the hearing aid in the auditory canal on a basis of the user-specific reaction.3. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises detecting the user-specific reaction with respect to the auditory perception by means of a computer or a mobile communication device.4. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises automatically detecting the user-specific reaction with respect to the auditory perception.5. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises automatically inferring the functioning and/or the seating of the hearing aid in the auditory canal on a basis of the user-specific reaction.6. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises acoustically rendering a sequence of the sounds containing sounds having different frequencies into the hearing device.7. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises acoustically rendering the sounds having different frequencies into the hearing device ...

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Номер записи: 65
17-04-2014 дата публикации

Systems, Methods, and Articles of Manufacture for Configuring Hearing Prostheses

Номер: US20140105408A1
Автор: Lievens Stefan
Принадлежит:

The present application discloses systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for fitting a hearing prosthesis to a hearing prosthesis recipient. Some embodiments include generating a first set of two or more stimulation signals via a corresponding set of two or more channels of a hearing prosthesis, reducing the corresponding stimulation levels of the stimulation signals of the first set of two or more stimulation signals in response to receiving an indication that a sound sensation corresponding to the first set of two or more stimulation signals is uncomfortably loud, and generating a second set of one or more stimulation signals at the reduced stimulation levels via a first subset of one or more channels. 110-. (canceled)11. An article of manufacture including a tangible computer-readable media with instructions stored thereon , the instructions comprising:instructions for causing a computing device associated with a hearing prosthesis to display a graphical user interface configured to accept inputs corresponding to indications that correspond to sound sensations experienced by a prosthesis recipient;instructions for organizing individual channels of the hearing prosthesis into a plurality of channel groups, the channel groups comprising (i) a group of three or more channels and (ii) at least one subgroup of two or more channels, wherein each channel included in the at least one subgroup of two or more channels is included in the group of three or more channels, and wherein a number of channels in the at least one subgroup of two or more channels is less than a number of channels in the group of three or more channels.instructions for causing the hearing prosthesis to generate a set of three or more stimulation signals via the group of three or more channels, wherein individual stimulation signals of the set of three or more stimulation signals have corresponding stimulation levels;instructions for receiving a first indication via the graphical user interface ...

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Номер записи: 66
17-04-2014 дата публикации

HEARING AID GAIN DETERMINATION SYSTEM, HEARING AID GAIN DETERMINATION METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

Номер: US20140105436A1
Автор: ADACHI Shinobu, MORIKAWA Koji, OZAWA Jun
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A hearing aid gain determination system includes: a biological signal measurement section for measureing an electroencephalogram signal; a sound group determination section for determining a frequency of a sound group including first, second and third sounds; a sound pressure determination section for determining sound pressures of the first to third sounds so that the respective sound pressures are less than a threshold and that the first to third sounds consecutively decrease; an output section for presenting the first to third sounds at the determined frequency and sound pressures; a characteristic amount extraction section for extracting a characteristic amount concerning time-frequency information of an event-related potential in a time range after presenting the first to third sounds; a gain determination section for determining a hearing aid gain for the frequency of the sound stimulation group against a predetermined criterion based on the characteristic amounts. 1. A hearing aid gain determination system comprising:a biological signal measurement section configured to measure an electroencephalogram signal of a user;a sound stimulation group determination section configured to determine a frequency of a sound stimulation group including a first sound, a second sound, and a third sound, the first to third sounds being pure tones;a sound pressure determination section configured to determine sound pressures of the first sound, the second sound, and the third sound so that the respective sound pressures are equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value and that the first sound, the second sound, and the third sound consecutively decrease in sound pressure in this order;an output section configured to present the first sound, the second sound, and the third sound to the user at the frequency and sound pressures determined by the sound stimulation group determination section and the sound pressure determination section;a characteristic amount extraction ...

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Номер записи: 67
22-01-2015 дата публикации

ONLINE HEARING AID FITTING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR NON-EXPERT USER

Номер: US20150023512A1
Автор: Shennib Adnan
Принадлежит: iHear Medical, Inc.

Methods and systems of interactive online fitting of a hearing aid by a non-expert consumer without requiring a clinical setup are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes an audio generator for delivering test audio signals at predetermined levels to a non-acoustic input of a programmable hearing aid in-situ, and a programming interface for delivering programming signals to the hearing aid. The consumer is instructed to listen to the output of the hearing device in-situ and to interactively adjust fitting parameters according to a subjective assessment of audible output representative of the test audio signal. In one embodiment, the online-based fitting system comprises a personal computer, a handheld device connected to the personal computer, and a fitting application hosted by a server. In one embodiment, remote customer support personnel may communicate with a hearing aid worn by the consumer and interactively control fitting parameters. 1. An online fitting system for fitting a hearing device for a consumer , the system comprising:a programmable hearing device comprising an audio input configured to receive a calibrated audio signal and deliver an output in-situ in response to the calibrated audio signal, wherein the output is representative of the calibrated audio signal according to fitting parameters programmed into the programmable hearing device;an audio signal generator configured to produce the calibrated audio signals, wherein the calibrated audio signals correspond to sound segments at predetermined sound pressure levels;a programming interface configured to deliver a programming signal to the programmable hearing device in-situ; anda computer configured to execute a fitting application at least partially hosted by a remote server,wherein the fitting application is configured to interactively adjust fitting parameters according to a subjective assessment of the consumer listening to the output of the programmable hearing device and deliver the ...

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Номер записи: 68
22-01-2015 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE HEARING AID FITTING SYSTEM AND METHODS

Номер: US20150023534A1
Автор: Shennib Adnan
Принадлежит: iHear Medical, Inc.

Methods and systems of interactive fitting of a hearing aid by a non-expert person without resorting to a clinical setup are disclosed. The system includes an audio generator for delivering test audio signals at predetermined levels to a non-acoustic input of a programmable hearing aid in-situ. The consumer is instructed to listen to the output of the hearing device in-situ and interactively adjust fitting parameters of the programmable hearing aid according to the perceptual assessment of the hearing aid output in-situ. The output is representative of the test audio signal presented to the non-acoustic input. In one embodiment, the fitting system includes a personal computer, a handheld device communicatively coupled to the personal computer, and a fitting software application. In one embodiment, the fitting system includes an earphone for conducting a hearing evaluation. 1. A handheld device for interactively fitting a programmable hearing device , the handheld device comprising:an audio signal generator configured to deliver test audio input signals at predetermined levels to a non-acoustic audio input of the programmable hearing device in-situ; anda programming interface configured to deliver a programming signal to the programmable hearing device in-situ and to program fitting parameters of the programming hearing device in-situ,wherein the programmable hearing device is configured to deliver an acoustic output representative of the test audio input signals and according to the fitting parameters, andwherein the handheld device is configured to deliver the programming signal interactively to adjust one or more of the fitting parameters according to a perceptual assessment of a consumer listening to the acoustic output of the programmable hearing device in-situ.2. The handheld device of claim 1 , wherein the audio signal generator is configured to deliver test audio input signals to an earphone to administer a hearing evaluation.3. The handheld device of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 69
22-01-2015 дата публикации

HEARING AID FITTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING SOUND SEGMENTS REPRESENTING RELEVANT SOUNDSCAPE

Номер: US20150023535A1
Автор: Shennib Adnan
Принадлежит: iHear Medical, Inc.

Disclosed herein are systems and methods enabling hearing aid fitting by a non-expert consumer. The method in one embodiment involves delivering a sequence of test audio signals corresponding to natural sound segments to a non-acoustic input of a programmable hearing device in-situ, while allowing the consumer to adjust fitting parameters based perceptual assessment of hearing device output. The sound segments define a fitting soundscape within the normal human auditory range, with each sound segment corresponding to one or more fitting parameters of the programmable hearing device. The consumer is instructed to listen to the output of the in-situ hearing device and adjust controls related to corresponding fitting parameters. In one embodiment, the fitting system comprises a personal computer and a handheld device providing calibrated test audio signals and programming interface. The systems and methods allow home dispensing of hearing devices without requiring specialized instruments. 1. A method of hearing aid fitting for a consumer , the method comprising:delivering a sequence of test audio signals at a predetermined level from a fitting system to an input of a programmable hearing aid in-situ, wherein the test audio signals correspond to multiple test sound segments within a fitting soundscape selected within the audible range of normal human hearing;presenting output from the programmable hearing aid in-situ to the consumer's ear for audibility by the consumer, wherein the output results from the test audio signals according to fitting parameters programmed into the programmable hearing aid; andadjusting one or more of the fitting parameters in-situ by delivering a programming signal from the fitting system, wherein the adjustment is based on a consumer's perceptual assessment of the output of the programmable hearing aid in-situ, wherein the test audio signals comprise representations of a relatively loud level sound, a relatively soft level sound, a ...

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Номер записи: 70
16-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CUSTOMIZING A HEARING DEVICE AT POINT OF SALE

Номер: US20200021927A1
Автор: Butts Donald Joseph
Принадлежит: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED

A system and method for customizing a hearing device to the purchased at the point of sale. The system has a user interface and a test hearing device having a plurality of biometric sensors arranged in a sensor array that contact a user for detecting data representative of an auditory brainstem response. The system creates a customized hearing algorithm using the collected data. The hearing device to be purchased is communicatively coupled to the user interface and the customized hearing algorithm is downloaded to the hearing device to be purchased. 1. A system for customizing a set of headphones at a point of sale , the system comprising:a user interface having a computing device;a test hearing device having a plurality of sensors collecting data in response to a music signal played at the hearing device and collected by the computing device;an algorithm designed by the computing device using the collected data that configures audio parameters specifically for the user; anda set of headphones to be purchased by the user set of headphones to be purchased communicatively couples with the computing device and receives the algorithm to customize the set of headphones to be purchased.2. The system as claimed in wherein the plurality of sensors further comprises a plurality of biometric sensors arranged in a sensor array that contact a user for detecting data representative of an auditory brainstem response.3. The system as claimed in wherein the user interface further comprises prompts that require user input preferences collected as data to be used by the algorithm to further configure audio parameters specifically for the user.4. The system as claimed in wherein the biometric sensors are electroencephalography electrodes.5. The system as claimed in wherein the the set of headphones to be purchased has a plurality of biometric sensors and also functions as the test hearing device.6. The system as claimed in further comprising a scanner that scans a geometry of an ear ...

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Номер записи: 71
16-01-2020 дата публикации

HEARING DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE CONSISTENT CONTROLLERS

Номер: US20200021928A1
Автор: Gehring Stephan
Принадлежит:

A hearing system comprising a hearing device and at least two controllers connected to the hearing device for changing a state of the hearing device, wherein the hearing device is configured to maintain a transaction token having a present value associated with at least one present state parameter value of the hearing device. Each controller is configured to acquire, prior to changing the state of the hearing device, the present transaction token value and the present at least one state parameter value of the hearing device, to change the acquired parameter value, and to send back to the hearing device, as a state change request, the new at least one state parameter value together with the acquired transaction token value. 131-. (canceled)31. A hearing system comprising: 'wherein the hearing device is configured to maintain a transaction token value associated with a present state parameter value of the hearing device;', 'a hearing device,'} [ to acquire, prior to changing the state of the hearing device, the transaction token value and the present state parameter value of the hearing device,', 'to change the present state parameter value, and', 'to send back to the hearing device, as a state change request, a new present state parameter value together with the transaction token value; and, 'wherein each controller is configured, 'wherein the hearing device is configured:', 'wherein a requirement that the received transaction token value matches the present transaction token value is a necessary condition for accepting the new state parameter value as the present state parameter value, and', 'to compare a new state parameter value and a received transaction token value from one of the controllers with the present transaction token value of the hearing device,'}, 'to disregard the new state parameter value if the received transaction token value does not match with the present transaction token value., 'two controllers configured to wirelessly communicate with the ...

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Номер записи: 72
26-01-2017 дата публикации

System and Method for Consumer Screening, Selecting, Recommending, and/or Selling Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAP)

Номер: US20170024795A1
Автор: Sable Sara J.
Принадлежит:

A system selects a recommended PSAP from several different available PSAP by screening a consumer by providing a plurality of questions regarding the consumer's hearing that each require a subjective response and receiving the subjective responses from the consumer. The questions can include questions relating to hearing difficulty during one-on-one conversations, hearing difficulty during conversations with women and/or children, hearing difficulty during conversations in restaurants and/or meetings, and presence of stress and/or agitating sounds. The recommended PSAP is automatically selected for the consumer based at least in part on the subjective responses. The recommended PSAP provides enhancement of high frequencies if the responses indicate difficulty hearing women and/or children, provides reduction of low frequencies if the responses indicate difficulty hearing in restaurants and/or meetings, and provides phase cancellation if the responses indicate presence of stress and/or agitating sounds. The recommended PSAP is presented to the user for possible purchase. 1. A computer implemented method for selecting and recommending one of a plurality of different personal sound amplification products (PSAP) to a user , comprising the steps of , in combination:electronically presenting to the user a plurality of questions regarding hearing that each requires a subjective response to the user;electronically receiving from the user subjective responses to the plurality of questions;automatically selecting a recommended one of the plurality of different PSAP for the user based at least in part on the subjective responses electronically received from the user; andelectronically presenting to the user the recommended one of the plurality of different PSAP.2. The computer implemented method according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of questions includes at least one question relating to each of hearing difficulty during one-on-one conversations claim 1 , hearing ...

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Номер записи: 73
29-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMMING HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE USING PERCEPTUAL MODEL

Номер: US20150030170A1
Автор: Edwards Brent, Fitz Kelly
Принадлежит: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

A hearing assistance system for delivering sounds to a listener provides for subjective, listener-driven programming of a hearing assistance device, such as a hearing aid, using a perceptual model. The system produces a distribution of presets using a perceptual model selected for the listener and allows the listener to navigate through the distribution to adjust parameters of a signal processing algorithm for processing the sounds. The use of the perceptual model increases the potential of fine tuning of the hearing assistance device available to the listener. 1. A hearing assistance system for delivering processed sound to a listener , comprising:a controller configured to produce a distribution of a plurality of presets in an N-dimensional space using a perceptual model, the plurality of presets including predetermined settings for a plurality of parameters of a signal processing algorithm, the perceptual model providing for a prediction of one or more qualities or features of the processed sound perceived by the listener for each individual preset of the plurality of presets.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to:compute parameter sets each corresponding to a preset of the plurality of presets, the parameter sets each including a set of values for the plurality of parameters;process a set of output sound signals using the computed parameter sets;subject the set of the output sound signals to the perceptual model to produce a model output representative of the prediction of the one or more qualities or features of each processed signal of the set of output sound signals perceived by the listener;compute pairwise distances each between a pair of presets of the plurality of presets using the model output; andproduce the distribution of the plurality of presets using the computed pairwise distances.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the user interface is configured to display a graphical representation of the distribution of the plurality ...

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Номер записи: 74
31-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MICRO-OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY IMAGING OF THE COCHLEA

Номер: US20190029570A1
Автор: Iyer Janani, Stankovic Konstantina, Tearney Guillermo J.
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An optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging tool including an optical waveguide having a proximal end and a distal end, at least a portion of the optical waveguide disposed at the distal end of the optical waveguide having an increased elasticity than a proximal portion of the optical waveguide; a sheath surrounding at least a portion of the optical waveguide; and an optical probe coupled to the optical waveguide, the optical probe including: an optical element coaxially aligned with a central axis of the distal end of the optical waveguide, the optical element being configured to rotate about the central axis and redirect light emitted by the optical waveguide toward a circumference of the optical probe from the central axis, and the focusing element being disposed within a housing. 1. An optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging tool , comprising: 'at least a portion of the optical waveguide disposed at the distal end of the optical waveguide having an increased elasticity than the proximal end of the optical waveguide;', 'an optical waveguide having a proximal end and a distal end,'}a sheath surrounding at least a portion of the optical waveguide; and the optical element being configured to rotate about the central axis and redirect light emitted by the optical waveguide toward a circumference of the optical probe from the central axis, and', 'the focusing element being disposed within a housing., 'an optical element coaxially aligned with a central axis of the distal end of the optical waveguide,'}, 'an optical probe coupled to the optical waveguide, the optical probe comprising2. The OCT imaging tool of claim 1 , wherein the optical waveguide comprises an optical fiber core and a refractive index trench coaxially surrounding the optical fiber core.3. The OCT imaging tool of claim 1 , wherein the proximal end of the optical waveguide has a first diameter claim 1 , the optical waveguide tapering to a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter such ...

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Номер записи: 75
31-01-2019 дата публикации

3D Sound positioning with distributed sensors

Номер: US20190029571A1
Автор: Boesen Peter Vincent, Dragicevic Darko
Принадлежит: BRAGI GmbH

A method of providing audiometric feedback from a network of distributed body sensors using one or more earpieces includes receiving signals from the network of distributed body sensors at the one or more wireless earpieces, processing the signals received at the one or more wireless earpieces to determine a location of individual body sensors within the network of distributed body sensors relative the one or more earpieces, and producing audiometric feedback at the one or more wireless earpieces at least partially based on the locations of the individual body sensors relative to the one or more earpieces. 1. A method of locating a distributed body sensor with a network of distributed body sensors using one or more earpieces comprising:receiving a sound signal from the individual body sensor within the network of distributed body sensors at a first wireless earpiece;receiving the sound signal from the individual body sensor within the network of distributed body sensors at a second wireless earpiece; andprocessing the sound signal at the first and the second wireless earpieces by a processor of the first and the second wireless earpieces to determine a location of the individual body sensor within the network of distributed body sensors relative to the first and the second earpieces.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of producing audiometric feedback at the first or the second wireless earpieces based on the location of the individual body sensor relative to the first or the second earpieces.3. The method of wherein the audiometric feedback is based on changes in the location of the individual body sensor relative to the first or the second earpieces due to movement.4. The method of wherein the audiometric feedback comprises an audiometric rhythmic signal synchronized to the movement.5. The method of further comprising the step of encoding sensor information from the individual body sensor within the sound signal and decoding the sensor ...

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Номер записи: 76
30-01-2020 дата публикации

MIDDLE EAR SOUND TRANSMISSION CHARACTERISTICS EVALUATION SYSTEM, MIDDLE EAR SOUND TRANSMISSION CHARACTERISTICS EVALUATION METHOD, AND MEASURING PROBE

Номер: US20200029865A1
Автор: Chee Sze Keat, Hayashi Masaaki, Higo Takenobu, Irie Yuuka, KANZAKI Sho, Koike Takuji
Принадлежит:

A middle ear sound transmission characteristics evaluation system includes a probe; a measuring probe that includes an actuator that vibrates the probe and a force sensor that outputs a voltage in accordance with a reaction force exerted to the actuator when a tip of the probe is brought into contact with ossicles; an electrode that is installed on a round window or near a round window and detects a potential value of a cochlear microphone when vibration is applied to the ossicles by the probe; a database that stores a sensor voltage value output by the force sensor before surgical treatment, the potential value detected by the electrode, and surgical details; and a surgical details proposing unit that proposes selected surgical details on the basis of the magnitude of at least one of the sensor voltage value and the potential value measured before surgery with reference to the sensor voltage values, potential values, and surgical details stored in the database. 1. A middle ear sound transmission characteristics evaluation system comprising:a probe;a measuring probe that includes an actuator that vibrates the probe and a force sensor that outputs a voltage in accordance with a reaction force exerted to the actuator when a tip of the probe is brought into contact with ossicles;an electrode installed on a round window or near a round window and detects a potential value of a cochlear microphone when vibration is applied to the ossicles by the probe;a database that stores a sensor voltage value output by the force sensor before surgical treatment, the potential value detected by the electrode, and surgical details; anda surgical details proposing unit that proposes selected surgical details on the basis of a magnitude of at least one of the sensor voltage value and the potential value measured before surgery with reference to a plurality of the sensor voltage values, potential values, and surgical details stored in the database.2. The middle ear sound transmission ...

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Номер записи: 77
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Device and method for detecting and compensating for an oblique ear probe insertion

Номер: US20200029866A1
Автор: Kren Rahbek NØRGAARD
Принадлежит: Interacoustics AS

The present disclosure relates to a device and method for detection and compensation for an oblique ear-probe insertion in especially hearing testing diagnostic setups. More particularly the disclosure relates to detecting an oblique probe insertion from an ear-probe measurement and estimated characteristic impedances and compensate for its effect on the ear-canal reflectance.

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Номер записи: 78
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Fast Objective Fitting Measurements for Cochlear Implants

Номер: US20200030605A1
Автор: Kals Mathias
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A fitting system is described for fitting electrode contacts of cochlear implant electrode array implanted in a cochlea of an implanted patient. A test stimulation generator delivers to at least one of the electrode contacts a test stimulation sequence at a variable charge level and a variable stimulation rate over time, wherein the charge level and stimulation rate are inversely related as a function of a defined loudness percept by the implanted patient to the test stimulation sequence. A response measurement module obtains objective response measurements of auditory neural tissues of the implanted patient that are affected by the test stimulation sequence. A fit mapping module defines a patient-specific fit map for the electrode contacts of cochlear implant electrode array based on the objective response measurements. 1. A fitting system for fitting electrode contacts of a cochlear implant electrode array implanted in a cochlea of an implanted patient , the system comprising:a test stimulation generator configured to deliver to at least one of the electrode contacts a test stimulation sequence at a variable charge level and a variable stimulation rate over time, wherein the charge level and stimulation rate are inversely related as a function of a defined loudness percept by the implanted patient to the test stimulation sequence; anda response measurement module configured to obtain objective response measurements of auditory neural tissues of the implanted patient that are affected by the test stimulation sequence; anda fit mapping module configured to define a patient-specific fit map for the electrode contacts of cochlear implant electrode array based on the objective response measurements.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the response measurement module configured to obtain objective response measurements that include electrically evoked compound action potential (ECAP) measurements.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the response ...

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Номер записи: 79
04-02-2021 дата публикации

COMPARISON TECHNIQUES FOR PROSTHESIS FITTING

Номер: US20210031039A1
Автор: Lineaweaver Sean
Принадлежит:

A method including obtaining data relating to a parameter having a first variable and a parameter having a second variable different from the first variable, and developing fitting data for a sense prosthesis for an individual based on the obtained data utilizing a tabu algorithm. In an exemplary embodiment, the sense prosthesis includes a cochlear implant and the obtained data is data relating to electric hearing and data relating to acoustic hearing. 1. A method , comprising:obtaining data relating to a parameter having a first variable and a parameter having a second variable different from the first variable; anddeveloping fitting data for a sense prosthesis for an individual based on the obtained data utilizing a tabu algorithm.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the sense prosthesis includes a cochlear implant; andthe obtained data is data relating to electric hearing and data relating to acoustic hearing.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the action of obtaining data relating to electric hearing and data relating to acoustic hearing is controlled at least in part based on the utilized tabu algorithm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the obtained data includes at least two hybrid parameters.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein:the method begins with a first number of possible combinations of the first variable with the second variable, and the use of the tabu algorithm results in the obtained data relating to electric hearing and the obtained data relating to acoustic hearing having a second number of combinations of the first variable with the second variable that is less than 80% of the first number.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the action of obtaining data includes applying paired comparison tasks and receiving input based on the tasks, wherein respective comparison tasks have at least one variable that is different with respect to the first variable and/or the second variable.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the action of developing fitting data ...

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Номер записи: 80
05-02-2015 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC HEARING AID ADAPTATION OVER TIME VIA MOBILE APPLICATION

Номер: US20150036851A1
Автор: Howes Christopher Larry
Принадлежит: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

A hearing assistance system for delivering sounds to a listener provides for programming of a hearing assistance device, such as a hearing aid, using a communication link with a secondary device such as a smartphone. An example hearing assistance system may compensate for a patient's hearing deficit in a gradually progressing fashion over a configured period of absolute time, device operation time, or a combination of absolute and operation time. The hearing assistance device may be programmed by an application operating on the secondary device to successively select a parameter set that defines an operating characteristic of the signal processing circuit from a group of such parameter sets over a period of time or in response to a listener or physician input. The physician input may be received by the secondary device over a network. The defined sequence may end in a parameter set that optimally compensates the patient's hearing. 1. A hearing assistance system for delivering sounds to a listener , comprising:a signal processor configured to process an input sound signal and produce an output sound signal to be delivered to the listener by executing a signal processing algorithm using values included in a plurality of parameters;a wireless communication module; and receive an initial set of values for the plurality of parameters;', 'communicate with a wireless device via the wireless communication module;', 'receive a data value from the wireless device; and', 'update at least one of the plurality of parameters in response to receiving the data value from the wireless device., 'a controller configured to2. The hearing assistance system of claim 1 , comprising a hearing aid including the signal processor claim 1 , the wireless communication module claim 1 , and the controller.3. The hearing assistance system of claim 1 , the wireless device comprising a user interface claim 1 , a network communication module configured to communicate with the wireless communication ...

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Номер записи: 81
05-02-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR CUSTOMIZING HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES

Номер: US20150036852A1
Автор: Edwards Brent, Woods William S.
Принадлежит: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Disclosed herein, among other things, is a system for customizing a hearing assistance device for a wearer. According to various embodiments, data corresponding to the wearer's acoustic environment is logged using the hearing assistance device. In various embodiments, the hearing assistance device is fitted by an adaptive fitting process controlled by the wearer, the adaptive fitting process having access to the data logged by the hearing assistance device to customize settings of the hearing assistance device for the wearer. In an embodiment, data related to fitting the hearing assistance device is sent via a network connection to a location accessible by the wearer's audiologist and/or device manufacturer. The sent data is used to create an interactive database, and the database is used for fitting hearing assistance devices for one or more wearers, in various embodiments. 1. A method for customizing a hearing assistance device for a wearer , comprising:logging data corresponding to the wearer's acoustic environment using the hearing assistance device; andfitting the hearing assistance device by a fitting process controlled by the wearer, the fitting process having access to the data logged by the hearing assistance device to customize settings of the hearing assistance device for the wearer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:sending information relating to the fitting to a remote location using an Internet connection.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein sending includes sending one or more parameters related to the settings of the hearing assistance device derived from the fitting.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein fitting the hearing assistance device includes using an adaptive fitting process.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the adaptive fitting process includes using a genetic algorithm.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein sending includes sending to a location accessible by the wearer's audiologist.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising: ...

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Номер записи: 82
02-02-2017 дата публикации

HEARING AID HAVING AN ADAPTIVE ANTENNA MATCHING MECHANISM AND A METHOD FOR ADAPTIVELY MATCHING A HEARING AID ANTENNA

Номер: US20170034635A1
Автор: AKDENIZ Birol, ÖZDEN Sinasi
Принадлежит: GN RESOUND A/S

A hearing aid includes: a microphone for reception of sound and conversion of the received sound into a corresponding first audio signal; a signal processor for processing the first audio signal into a second audio signal compensating a hearing loss of a user of the hearing aid; a wireless communication unit connected to the signal processor for wireless communication and being coupled with an antenna for emission and/or reception of an electromagnetic field; a detector connected to the wireless communication unit, the detector being configured to detect a signal strength of a communication signal; and an adjustable antenna matching mechanism configured to improve antenna reception and/or antenna emission of the antenna based on the detected signal strength of the received communication signal. 1. A hearing aid comprising:a microphone for reception of sound and conversion of the received sound into a corresponding first audio signal;a signal processor for processing the first audio signal into a second audio signal compensating a hearing loss of a user of the hearing aid;a wireless communication unit connected to the signal processor for wireless communication and being coupled with an antenna for emission and/or reception of an electromagnetic field;a detector connected to the wireless communication unit, the detector being configured to detect a signal strength of a communication signal; andan adjustable antenna matching mechanism configured to improve antenna reception and/or antenna emission of the antenna based on the detected signal strength of the received communication signal.2. The hearing aid according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustable antenna matching mechanism is adjustable based on the detected signal strength being less than a threshold.3. The hearing aid according to claim 1 , wherein the antenna matching mechanism is configured to operate based on a matching parameter.4. The hearing aid according to claim 3 , wherein the matching parameter ...

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Номер записи: 83
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Method And Apparatus For Objective Assessment Of In-Ear Device Acoustical Performance

Номер: US20160037278A1
Автор: Laville Frederic, Voix Jérémie
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A method and apparatus for objectively assessing acoustical performance of an in-ear device having a passageway extending there through use a dual microphone probe that removably engages the passageway. The acoustical performance of the in-ear device is performed with the in-ear device inserted into the ear canal of the user and a reference sound source. A clip holding the probe in an acoustic near field of the sound source permits real time calibration thereof. The method and apparatus allow on-site and in-situ measurement of a predicted personal attenuation rating of the device, a subject-fit re-insertion test, an acoustic seal test, a rating test, a stability and reliability test, as well as a protection test of the device with an assessment of a filtered predicted exposure level at the ear for a specific noise exposure level. The apparatus may be simply housed along with the sound source for in-field evaluation tests. 1. An apparatus for objectively assessing in-situ an acoustic seal of an in-ear device in field environment conditions , the apparatus comprising:a controller unit operatively connectable to a sound source and to a sound measurement device;wherein the sound measurement device may be selectively engaged in a first position relative to an in-ear device to measure a first sound level outside the ear canal;wherein the sound measurement device may be selectively engaged in a second position relative to the in-ear device, such position occluding a passageway in the in-ear device, to measure a second sound level inside the ear canal;a supporting device that is mountable on the sound source, releasably supporting the sound measurement device thereon.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the supporting device is a resilient clip mountable on the sound source claim 1 , the clip releasably and resiliently holding the sound measurement device.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller unit controls operation of the sound source.4. The apparatus of ...

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Номер записи: 84
01-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DETERMINING USEFUL HEARING DEVICE FEATURES

Номер: US20180035221A1
Автор: DUNNING Galen, Ngai Raymond, RULE Betty
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The present invention proposes a method for determining hearing device features which are useful to an individual user of a hearing device (). According to the proposed method a received input sound signal is automatically classified according to N sound classes. An overall usage quantity is then determined for each sound class from logged usage quantities of each sound class. Useful hearing device features are then determined, which are suitable for processing an input sound signal associated with sound classes having an overall usage quantity that exceeds a minimum overall usage quantity. Subsequently, providing the determined useful hearing device features in the hearing device () is suggested to the fitter and/or user of the hearing device (). In a further aspect of the present invention a hearing device () with a classifier () and a logging unit () adapted to log usage quantities for identified sound classes is provided. 1. A method for determining hearing device features which are useful to an individual user of a hearing device , the method comprising:using a logging hearing device to receive an input sound signal;classifying the input sound signal according to N sound classes and/or signal types by associating the input sound signal with one of the N sound classes or signal types;logging a usage quantity on the logging hearing device for said one of the N sound classes or signal types;determining for each of the N sound classes or signal types an overall usage quantity from the logged usage quantities for each of the N sound classes or signal types;determining from the overall usage quantity sound classes or signal types of the N sound classes or signal types having an overall usage quantity exceeding a minimum overall usage quantity as being relevant sound classes or signal types;determining for each relevant sound class or signal type a useful hearing device feature configured to process the input sound signal associated with the relevant sound class or ...

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Номер записи: 85
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Method For Hearing Performance Assessment and Hearing System

Номер: US20180035925A1
Автор: Michael Boretzki
Принадлежит: Sonova AG

Provided is a method for hearing performance assessment of a user wearing a hearing system ( 10 ) comprising at least one hearing aid. Said method comprises the steps of picking up ( 12; 12′, 12″ ) sound from the environment thus providing a signal, processing ( 16; 16′, 16″ ) the signal thus obtaining a processed signal, and presenting ( 14; 14′, 14″ ) the processed signal to the user by speaker of the hearing aid. Said processing comprises applying at least one type of modulation to the signal.

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Номер записи: 86
08-02-2018 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING SIGNALS FROM INTERFERENCE CONTAMINATED DATA

Номер: US20180035951A1
Автор: Li Xinde
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Various embodiments are described herein for a system and method for adaptively detecting a desired signal S(n) in a noisy environment. A main signal is obtained that the desired signal and at least one of noise and interference from a collective noise source, an auxiliary signal is obtained comprising a version of the noise and/or a version of the interference from the collective N noise source; and at a processing unit at least one signal feature is defined, noise and interference components corresponding to the noise and/or interference and the version of the noise and/or version of the interference are defined, and strengths thereof are estimated. The desired signal is estimated using the at least one signal feature and corresponding strengths, and the noise and/or interference components are estimated using the components and corresponding strengths. 1. A method for adaptively detecting a desired signal S(n) in a noisy environment , the method comprising:obtaining a main signal Z(n) comprising the desired signal S(n) and at least one of noise and interference V(n) from a collective noise source;obtaining an auxiliary signal Y(n) comprising at least one of a version of the noise and a version of the interference from the collective noise source; and generating a feature data set having at least one signal feature element for defining at least one feature of the desired signal;', 'generating noise and interference components corresponding to the at least one of noise and interference V(n) and the at least one version of the noise and the version of the interference Y(n);', 'estimating strengths of the at least one signal feature, the at least one noise and interference V(n) components and the at least one version of the noise and the version of the interference Y(n) components; and', 'estimating the desired signal S(n) using the at least one signal feature and corresponding strengths, the at least one of noise and interference V(n) components and corresponding ...

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Номер записи: 87
17-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTMENT OF AUDITORY PROSTHESES BASED ON TACTILE RESPONSE

Номер: US20220053278A1
Автор: HILLBRATT Martin Evert Gustaf
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Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems and methods for performing fitting of an auditory prosthesis using tactile responses. A tactile feedback device determines a physical manipulation in response to a test stimulus. A type of adjustment can be determined based upon the type of the physical manipulation and the type of the test signal. A scaling of the adjustment can be determined based on the degree of the physical manipulation. 1. A method comprising:identifying a test signal;in response to identifying the test signal, detecting a physical manipulation of a device;determining a type of the physical manipulation;determining a degree of the physical manipulation; anddetermining an adjustment to at least one parameter of a hearing device based at least upon the type of the physical manipulation and the degree of the physical manipulation of the device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the test signal is an audible tone.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the audible tone is generated during a fitting process for an auditory prosthesis.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the adjustment to at least one parameter of an hearing device comprises:determining a type of the adjustment based at least upon the type of physical manipulation,wherein the adjustment is scaled based upon the degree of physical manipulation.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein determining the type of the physical manipulation comprises:determining a physical displacement of the device, and wherein the physical displacement comprises one of:tilting the device;shaking the device;rotating the device; ormoving the device relative to an external object.6. The method of claim 5 , when the physical displacement is a forward tilt claim 5 , the type of adjustment comprises an increase in loudness and wherein a size of the increase is based upon the degree of the forward tilt relative to an initial position of the device.7. The method of claim 5 , when the physical displacement is a backward ...

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Номер записи: 88
17-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT OF IN-EAR DEVICE ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE

Номер: US20220053280A1
Автор: Laville Frederic, Voix Jérémie
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A method and apparatus for objectively assessing acoustical performance of an in-ear device having a passageway extending there through use a dual microphone probe that removably engages the passageway. The acoustical performance of the in-ear device is performed with the in-ear device inserted into the ear canal of the user and a reference sound source. A clip holding the probe in an acoustic near field of the sound source permits real time calibration thereof. The method and apparatus allow on-site and in-situ measurement of a predicted personal attenuation rating of the device, a subject-fit re-insertion test, an acoustic seal test, a rating test, a stability and reliability test, as well as a protection test of the device with an assessment of a filtered predicted exposure level at the ear for a specific noise exposure level. The apparatus may be simply housed along with the sound source for in-field evaluation tests. 1. A method for assessing an acoustical performance of an in-ear device using an apparatus having a sound measurement device connected thereto , the in-ear device having a passageway extending therethrough , the passageway being in fluid communication with an ear canal of an ear when the in-ear device is inserted therein , the sound measurement device being removably engageable into the passageway , said method comprising:a) measuring a first sound level outside the ear canal with said sound measurement device when submitted to the sound source and when located in a close relationship relative to the in-ear device and outside the ear canal;b) measuring a second sound level inside the ear canal with said sound measurement device when submitted to the sound source and when engaged into and occluding the passageway with the in-ear device inserted inside the ear canal after being fitted thereto and before removal therefrom;c) measuring a third sound level inside the ear canal with said sound measurement device when submitted to the sound source and ...

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Номер записи: 89
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for detecting user activities from within a hearing assistance device using a vibration sensor

Номер: US20150043761A1
Автор: Matthew Green, Thomas Howard Burns
Принадлежит: Starkey Laboratories Inc

The present subject matter relates to method and apparatus for processing sound by a hearing assistance device. In one example, the present subject matter is an apparatus for processing sound for a hearing assistance device, comprising: a microphone adapted for reception of the sound and to create a sound signal relating to the sound; a transducer that produces an output voltage related to motion; a signal processor, connected to the microphone and the transducer, the signal processor adapted to process the sound signal and the output voltage, the signal processor performing a vibration detection algorithm adapted to adjust hearing assistance device settings for a detected activity; and a housing adapted to house the signal processor.

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Номер записи: 90
11-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF REMOTELY FITTING A HEARING AID SYSTEM, A REMOTE HEARING AID FITTING SYSTEM AND A HEARING AID

Номер: US20160044425A1
Автор: ANDERSEN Svend Vitting, WESTERGAARD Anders
Принадлежит: WIDEX A/S

A method of remote fitting a hearing aid system () adapted to avoid mal-functioning of the hearing aid system as a consequence of an interruption or failure of the remote connection during a remote fitting of the hearing aid system. A hearing aid fitting system adapted for such a method and a hearing aid adapted for such a method.

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Номер записи: 91
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Electromagnetic Imaging

Номер: US20150045663A1
Автор: Kallos Efthymios, Palikaras George
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There is provided a device arranged to couple electromagnetic-imaging radiation from a source medium into an electromagnetic-imaging target, the device comprising a first supporting component having a thickness no greater than a wavelength of the electromagnetic-imaging radiation. The first supporting component supports a planar array of first conducting elements, wherein each first conducting element has a first dimension no greater than a first wavelength of the electromagnetic-imaging radiation. 1. A device arranged to couple electromagnetic-imaging radiation from a source medium into an electromagnetic-imaging target , the device comprising a first supporting component having a thickness no greater than a wavelength of the electromagnetic-imaging radiation and wherein the first supporting component supports a planar array of first conducting elements , wherein each first conducting element has a first dimension no greater than a first wavelength of the electromagnetic-imaging radiation.2. A device as claimed in wherein the first supporting component has a relative dielectric permittivity greater than that of the source medium and less than that of the target.3. A device as claimed in wherein the first supporting component is formed from material comprising at least one selected from the group comprising a dielectric; a lossy dielectric; and a material having a complex relative dielectric permittivity having a real and imaginary component approximately equal to internal biological tissue.4. A device as claimed in wherein the planar array of first conducting elements is arranged to resonate at the first wavelength of the electromagnetic-imaging radiation.5. (canceled)6. A device as claimed in wherein the at least one of the first conducing elements is electrically connected to a radio frequency capacitor and/or insulator.7. A device as claimed in further comprising a second supporting component arranged to receive electromagnetic-imaging radiation from the first ...

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Номер записи: 92
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Automated Data Acquisition, Appraisal and Analysis in Noninvasive Rapid Screening of Neuro-Otologic Conditions Using Combination of Subject's Objective Oculomotor Vestibular and Reaction Time Analytic Variables

Номер: US20170042462A1
Автор: Kiderman Alexander D, Shirey Ian
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Ann automated data acquisition, appraisal and analysis in noninvasive rapid screening of neuro-otologic condition using combination of subject's objective oculomotor, vestibular and reaction time analytic variables, comprises the steps of: establishing an OVRT testing protocol for specific neuro-otologic condition which protocol included eye tracking aspects; coupling an eye tracker is coupled to subject; automatically establishing a region of interest for the eye tracker centered on the subject's pupils; conducting the OVRT testing protocol using pre-programmed/automated voice instructions to the subject; confirming that each test is performed within preset parameters including automated eye image evaluation and advising the clinician of testing which is outside of present parameters; and displaying a normalized composite test protocol score (0-1) on graphical progressive background. 1. Automated data acquisition , appraisal and analysis in noninvasive rapid screening of neuro-otologic condition using combination of subject's objective oculomotor , vestibular and reaction time analytic variables , comprising the steps of:Establishing an OVRT testing protocol for specific neuro-otologic condition which protocol included eye tracking aspects;Coupling an eye tracker is coupled to subject;Automatically establishing a region of interest for the eye tracker centered on the subject's pupils;Conducting the OVRT testing protocol; andDisplaying a composite test protocol score.2. The automated data acquisition claim 1 , appraisal and analysis according to wherein the conducting the OVRT testing protocol uses pre-programmed/automated voice instructions to the subject.3. The automated data acquisition claim 2 , appraisal and analysis according to claim 2 , further including the step of confirming that each test is performed within preset parameters including automated eye image evaluation and advising the clinician of testing which is outside of present parameters.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 93
18-02-2016 дата публикации

Fitting an Auditory Prosthesis

Номер: US20160045749A1
Автор: Bouchataoui Ibrahim, James Christopher J., Killian Mattheus J.P., Van den Heuvel Koen
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A method and system for fitting and adjusting the operation of an acoustic hearing prosthesis or a hybrid electric and acoustic hearing prosthesis. A graphic user interface allows for the acoustic and electric fitting parameters to be viewed and adjusted in a comparable way. The method further allows for the parameters for acoustic stimulation of the acoustic channels to be adjusted in response to behavioral or objective measurement of response to known stimuli, so as to achieve a desired response curve. 17-. (canceled)8. A method of visualizing and controlling stimulation parameters for a hybrid hearing prosthesis device , the method comprising:displaying, by a graphic user interface (GUI), a set of electric channel indicators indicative of threshold and comfort levels within each electric channel; anddisplaying, by the GUI, a set of acoustic channel indicators indicative of threshold and comfort levels within each acoustic channel, the set of electric channel indicators and the set of acoustic channel indicators being scaled and displayed so as to be visible on a single display with visually comparable ranges.9. A method according to claim 8 , wherein the channel indicators for the electric and acoustic channels include comfort and threshold icons that can be moved on the display interface claim 8 , so as to adjust the values for comfort and threshold values for the device.10. A method according to claim 9 , wherein at least some of the channels overlap in input acoustic range between acoustic channels and electric channels.11. A method according to claim 9 , wherein the GUI further permits one or more input acoustic ranges to be selected as any one of an acoustic channel claim 9 , an electric channel claim 9 , or both claim 9 , and to be changed between these options.12. A method according to claim 9 , wherein values for evoked neural responses and/or behavioural responses to acoustic stimuli are recorded for at least selected acoustic and/or electric channels ...

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Номер записи: 94
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Method and system for generation of customised sensory stimulus

Номер: US20170042739A1
Автор: Caroline Hamilton, Ross O'neill, Stephen Hughes
Принадлежит: Neuromod Devices Ltd

A tinnitus treatment system comprising a sound processing unit, a haptic stimulus unit and an audio delivery unit. The sound processing unit comprises a processor input for receiving an audio signal; and a digital signal processor operable to analyse said audio signal and generate a plurality of actuation signals therefrom which are representative of said audio signal. The digital signal processor is further operable to spectrally modify said audio signal in accordance with a predetermined modification profile to generate a modified audio signal. The haptic stimulus unit comprises an array of stimulators each of which can be independently actuated to apply a tactile stimulus to a subject; and a stimulus unit input for receiving the plurality of actuation signals generated by said digital signal processor and directing individual actuation signals to individual stimulators. The audio delivery unit comprises an audio delivery unit input for receiving the modified audio signal generated by said digital signal processor.

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Номер записи: 95
19-02-2015 дата публикации

HEARING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FITTING HEARING DEVICE

Номер: US20150049876A1
Автор: Choi Jong Min, KIM Dong Wook, KIM Sang Wook
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A hearing device and a method for fitting the hearing device are provided. The method for fitting a monaural hearing device involve obtaining audiograms of both ears, and adjusting an amplification gain based on the audiograms of both ears, in which the audiograms comprise an audiogram of a first ear for wearing the monaural hearing device and an audiogram of a second ear not wearing the monaural hearing device. 1. A method for fitting a monaural hearing device , the method comprising:obtaining audiograms of both ears; andadjusting an amplification gain based on the audiograms of both ears,wherein the audiograms comprise an audiogram of a first ear for wearing the monaural hearing device and an audiogram of a second ear not wearing the monaural hearing device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining head shape information of a user.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the adjusting of the amplification gain comprises:generating a volume fitting table using the head shape information and the audiogram of the first ear; andadjusting the amplification gain according to the volume fitting table.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the generating of the volume fitting table comprises:calculating wide dynamic range compression (WDRC) information using the audiogram of the first ear; andgenerating the volume fitting table using the head shape information and the WDRC information.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the adjusting of the amplification gain comprises:calculating a level difference per frequency band of audio signals perceived by both ears, using the volume fitting table and the audiogram with respect to the second ear;extracting a detection threshold range based on the audiograms with respect to both ears;adjusting the volume fitting table so that the level difference per frequency band is included in the detection threshold range in response to the level difference per frequency band being beyond the detection threshold range;setting the adjusted ...

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Номер записи: 96
19-02-2015 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FITTING AN ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC STIMULATION SYSTEM TO A PATIENT

Номер: US20150049890A1
Автор: Agrawal Smita S., Litvak Leonid M.
Принадлежит: ADVANCED BIONICS AG

An exemplary system includes 1) a stimulation management facility configured to direct an electro-acoustic stimulation (“EAS”) system to concurrently apply acoustic stimulation to a patient by way of a loudspeaker and electrical stimulation to the patient by way of an electrode located within a cochlea of the patient during a fitting session, and 2) a fitting facility communicatively coupled to the stimulation management facility and configured to detect, during the fitting session, an interaction between the acoustic stimulation and the electrical stimulation, and set, during the fitting session, one or more control parameters governing an operation of the EAS system based on the detected interaction. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed. 1. A system comprising:a stimulation management facility configured to direct an electro-acoustic stimulation (“EAS”) system to concurrently apply acoustic stimulation to a patient by way of a loudspeaker and electrical stimulation to the patient by way of an electrode located within a cochlea of the patient during a fitting session; and detect, during the fitting session, an interaction between the acoustic stimulation and the electrical stimulation, and', 'set, during the fitting session, one or more control parameters governing an operation of the EAS system based on the detected interaction., 'a fitting facility communicatively coupled to the stimulation management facility and configured to'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the interaction between the acoustic stimulation and the electrical stimulation results in the acoustic stimulation being suppressed by the electrical stimulation claim 1 , and wherein the fitting facility is configured to set the one or more control parameters by adjusting the one or more control parameters in a manner that reduces the suppression of the acoustic stimulation by the electrical stimulation.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the interaction between the acoustic stimulation ...

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Номер записи: 97
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Customizable Personal Sound Delivery System

Номер: US20170046120A1
Автор: Alexander Gilmour, Alexander John Afflick, Christopher Arnold JEFFERY, James Alexander Fielding, Logan Stuart Gardner
Принадлежит: Audeara Pty Ltd

A sound delivery system includes a processing assembly with a user interface coupled to the at least one processing assembly. At least one audio transducer is provided for delivering sound to a user. The audio transducer is responsive to the processing assembly. Typically the audio transducer is a loudspeaker of a pair of headphones or earbuds, though it may also be a bone conduction transducer. The at least one processing assembly is arranged to determine compensatory weights at each of a number of audio frequencies for the user on the basis of user responses via the interface to sounds delivered via the audio transducer and to deliver audio signals to the user modified in accordance with the determined weights via the audio transducer.

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Номер записи: 98
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Portable hearing test apparatus

Номер: US20170047059A1
Автор: Shuo-Hung Chu, Sung-Shou Yang
Принадлежит: Hit Inc

A portable hearing test apparatus is arranged in an earphone and includes a microphone, an automatic noise elimination module, a mixer and an output unit. The microphone receives an external noise signal. The automatic noise elimination module converts the external noise signal into an inverse acoustic signal and sends the inverse acoustic signal to the mixer to mix with an audio signal provided by an electronic apparatus to obtain a mixed signal. Amplitude of the inverse acoustic signal is equal to amplitude of the external noise signal. Phase of the inverse acoustic signal and phase of the external noise signal are reverse. The mixer sends the mixed signal to the output unit to send out to cancel out the external noise signal, so that only the audio signal provided by the electronic apparatus is heard. A hearing test is proceeded with the audio signal.

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Номер записи: 99
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Systems and methods for providing personalized audio replay on a plurality of consumer devices

Номер: US20210051422A1
Автор: Michael Hirsch, Nicholas R. Clark
Принадлежит: Mimi Hearing Technologies GmbH

Systems and methods for processing an audio signal are provided for server-mediated sound personalization on a plurality of consumer devices. A user hearing test is conducted on one of a plurality of audio output devices. Next, the hearing data of the user's hearing test is outputted to a server and stored on the server's database along with a unique user identifier. Next, a set of DSP parameters for a sound personalization algorithm are calculated from the user's hearing data. The DSP parameter set is then outputted to one of a plurality of audio output devices when the user logs in with their unique identifier on an application on the audio output device.

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Номер записи: 100